RAY MCGRATH MEMORIAL TRUST

About RAY MCGRATH MEMORIAL TRUST

RAY MCGRATH MEMORIAL TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1093700). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 54/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2025), RAY MCGRATH MEMORIAL TRUST reported a total income of £1,074,512 and total expenditure of £89,292, a spending ratio of 8% which is lower than typically expected for active charitable delivery. According to the Charity Commission register, RAY MCGRATH MEMORIAL TRUST describes its activities as follows: Advancing education, relieving poverty and being true to how Ray McGrath lived his life. Funds may be distributed to satisfy the above and/or for scholarships/bursaries for UK residents; for research into matters connected to the sea; and to encourage musical endeavour - particularly jazz and classical traditions (e.g. lieder and church music). 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: 8.3% of income spent on charitable work