St Michael's Trust
Analysis
St Michael's Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chorley. It was registered in June 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, St Michael's Trust reported income of £13k and spending of £52k, spending 393% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £25k to £13k (-46%), an average of -14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 1153%. Over the whole period it spent 117% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, St Michael's Trust sits at the 27th percentile: it is larger than about 27% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 36th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Life Radio UK (£13k), Eglise Chars de Feu (£13k) and Welwyn Garden City Spiritualist Church (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To assist the Saint Michael's High School in any way determined by the Trustees. The trust holds both General and Restricted funds, the Restricted funds are held by the Trust on behalf of sections of the school such as 'awards', 'worship' etc. The General funds may be used for any purpose for the schools as decided by the Trustees.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Life Radio UK | Milton Keynes | £13k |
| Eglise Chars de Feu | London | £13k |
| Welwyn Garden City Spiritualist Church | Herts | £13k |
| The Bequest of Florence Evelyn Pegge | Thames Ditton | £13k |