The Norda Trust
Analysis
The Norda Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Penzance. It was registered in March 1987, 39 years ago. Its declared purposes cover economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides other finance and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Norda Trust reported income of £45k and spending of £37k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £6,169 to £45k (+632%), an average of +64% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 251%. Over the whole period it spent 128% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, The Norda Trust sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes (£45k), Lillington and Longmoore Gardens Residents Association (£45k) and March Civic Trust (£44k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Trust will be helping people in disadvantaged areas to set up and sustain their own enterprises by working for themselves, with particular geographic emphasis on Cornwall. The Norda Trust wishes to fund projects that aid people to overcome barriers to self-employment, to foster economic independence, and to collaborate, prosper and expand.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes | Bristol | £45k |
| Lillington and Longmoore Gardens Residents Association | London | £45k |
| March Civic Trust | Cambs | £44k |
| Rainbows Playgroup | Sheffield | £45k |