THE SYMBOL TRUST
Registration #1097042 · Registered
www.symboltrust.orginfo@symboltrust.org
The Symbol Trust PO Box 1453 ME14 9DJ
-supporting small scale specialist education services for young people with special needs for whom no mainstream options are available - developing a web based national educational resource for students with special needs, their teachers and families - funding specialist after-school education for children whose parents have special needs in order to help them keep up with their peers
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About THE SYMBOL TRUST
THE SYMBOL TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1097042). 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 (2024), THE SYMBOL TRUST reported a total income of £732,498 and total expenditure of £759,805, a spending ratio of 104% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE SYMBOL TRUST describes its activities as follows: -supporting small scale specialist education services for young people with special needs for whom no mainstream options are available - developing a web based national educational resource for students with special needs, their teachers and families - funding specialist after-school education for children whose parents have special needs in order to help them keep up with their peers Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE SYMBOL TRUST. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. 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: 103.7% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £732,498 | £759,805 | 104% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026