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Stanford Trust

Rainbow Trust Family Support Workers provide emotional and practical support to families that have a child suffering from a life threatening or terminal illness. They provide access to …

Leatherhead, Surrey Charity No 1022726 · Charity Commission Reg 1070532 · Charity Commission Sign up to see website
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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Stanford Trust

The advancement and support of higher education by making donations to support colleges of further education or universities.

Founded
Headquarters
Leatherhead, Surrey
Size
medium
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

Rainbow Trust Family Support Workers provide emotional and practical support to families that have a child suffering from a life threatening or terminal illness. They provide access to healthcare, education, therapy, welfare support and benefits for these families at the most traumatic time of their lives together with emotional support for the whole family.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Operating countries (1)
United Kingdom

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 99%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£1.00
Program expenses£1.00 (£1.1 million)
100% to programs beats the peer average (99%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Stanford Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its registration number is 1070532. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for education charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage shows mixed sentiment.

Stanford Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

Stanford Trust is located in Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years. Its registered address is Cassini Court, United Kingdom.

Based on official tax filings, Stanford Trust has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 99% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Stanford Trust is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £1M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Stanford Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Stanford Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The advancement and support of higher education by making donations to support colleges of further education or universities. Stanford Trust is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Stanford Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £790K.

Stanford Trust is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
100% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. STANFORD TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

ER
Eric Carl Jonsson
Trustee

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

ER
Eric C••• J••••••
Trustee
HO
Howard P••••••
Trustee
JE
Jennifer G•••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Mixed

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£1.1M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Louisiana found not liable for the $7 billion Stanford Trust Ponzi scheme. Here's why. - The Advocate
Aug 2024
www.theadvocate.com
Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions not civilly liable in Stanford Trust Ponzi scheme - WBRZ
Aug 2024
www.wbrz.com
Attorney releases statement after jury found OFI not civilly liable in Stanford Trust Ponzi scheme - WBRZ
Aug 2024
www.wbrz.com
Stanford Trust Ponzi scheme trial is nearly wrapped up - WAFB
Aug 2024
www.wafb.com
Jury finds Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions not civilly liable in Stanford Trust Ponzi scheme - WAFB
Aug 2024
www.wafb.com
Form filed
£0.9M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
900+ victims, 14 years in court: Plaintiffs in Ponzi scheme lawsuit say time is running out - The Advocate
Apr 2023
www.theadvocate.com
FBI Seeks Victims in Stanford Financial Scandal - Tickle The Wire
Mar 2023
ticklethewire.com
Form filed
£1.0M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Louisiana fraud victims who lost millions to a Ponzi scheme can't sue financial firm, court says - The Advocate
May 2021
www.theadvocate.com
Form filed
£2.3M revenue
FY2020
CCEW
Regulator recalls Stanford's job offer - Chron
Feb 2012
www.chron.com
Hackers May Have Unearthed Dirt on Stanford - Krebs on Security
Jan 2010
krebsonsecurity.com

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Peer charities

Other education in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Stanford Trust This page 75 £1.1 million 100%
Caring Together Charity 89 £4.2 million 95%
Dys Space Limited 89 £3.3 million 100%
The Open College Network South East Region Limited 89 £2.0 million 100%
Riverside Vineyard Christian Fellowship 89 £1.1 million 98%
Devon Mind 89 £1.2 million 98%
Dudley Lodge 89 £6.2 million 100%
Student Union Lettings Limited 89 £1.8 million 100%
The Ace Centre-North 89 £4.6 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Stanford Trust

What is Stanford Trust?
Stanford Trust is a education nonprofit organization based in Leatherhead, United Kingdom. The advancement and support of higher education by making donations to support colleges of further education or universities.
When was Stanford Trust founded?
Stanford Trust was founded in 1993.
Where is Stanford Trust located?
Headquartered in Leatherhead, United Kingdom.
What is Stanford Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Stanford Trust trustworthy?
Stanford Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Stanford Trust's registration number?
Registration: 1070532 (United Kingdom).
What is Stanford Trust's website?
http://www.rainbowtrust.org.uk
Are donations to Stanford Trust tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.