THE CHESS TRUST

Registration #1160881 · Registered

david.eustace01@btinternet.com

c/o The English Chess Federation 3 Bear Hill B48 7JX

72
out of 100
Verified

Provision of grants to organisations and individuals for the development of the playing of chess

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About THE CHESS TRUST

THE CHESS TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1160881). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 72/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE CHESS TRUST reported a total income of £16,661 and total expenditure of £99,200, a spending ratio of 595% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE CHESS TRUST describes its activities as follows: Provision of grants to organisations and individuals for the development of the playing of chess 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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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £99,200 vs income £16,661 — ratio 6.0x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency17 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 595.4% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£16,661£99,200595%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026