COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST

About COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST

COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1049189). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 85/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST reported a total income of £1,312,469 and total expenditure of £999,223, a spending ratio of 76% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST describes its activities as follows: The Trust distributes grants to UK Registered Charities working predominantly in the areas of Opera, Music and the Visual Arts, and library and archive projects in Wales. The Trust seeks to sustain and support high quality artistic activities that add to the cultural life and experiences available in the UK, especially in Wales where over 80% of its grants are directed. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 76.1% of income spent on charitable work