THE PENNYCRESS TRUST

Registration #261536 · Registered

nwestcott@westcottwills.co.uk

16 Beldams Gate BISHOP'S STORTFORD CM23 5RN

72
out of 100
Verified

Grant making to smaller charities with preference to charities in Cheshire and Norfolk.

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About THE PENNYCRESS TRUST

THE PENNYCRESS TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 261536). 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 (2025), THE PENNYCRESS TRUST reported a total income of £84,148 and total expenditure of £48,666, a spending ratio of 58% suggesting a reasonable but not exceptional allocation to charitable activities. According to the Charity Commission register, THE PENNYCRESS TRUST describes its activities as follows: Grant making to smaller charities with preference to charities in Cheshire and Norfolk. 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
Filing: Filed late in 4 of 5 years

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health25 / 25
Filing History & Transparency17 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 57.8% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£84,148£48,66658%

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