The Magog Trust
Analysis
The Magog Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridge. It was registered in September 1989, 37 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02426534). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Magog Trust reported income of £280k and spending of £169k, leaving 40% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £180k to £280k (+55%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 227%. Over the whole period it spent 58% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, The Magog Trust sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain (£280k), Barnham and Eastergate Community Trust (£281k) and Dover Gymnastics Club Limited (£280k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The object and principal activity of the Magog Trust is to continue the resoration of it's landholding to chalk pasture open for public amenity with provision for wildlife conservation and sanctuary
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain | Kent | £280k |
| Barnham and Eastergate Community Trust | Bognor Regis | £281k |
| Dover Gymnastics Club Limited | Dover | £280k |
| The Filmer Trust | Luton | £282k |