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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About The Ormiston Trust

Ormiston Trust supports children and their families by way of grants to Ormiston organisations and the sponsorship of Multi Academy Trusts. Four core values underpin our work: Nurture; Empower; Innovate; and Impact.

Founded
Headquarters
Cranbrook
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2024 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024)
£1.00
Program£1.00
Fundraising£0.00
100% to programs beats the peer average (91%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Ormiston Trust has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 4,102 youth development charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for The Ormiston Trust draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical youth development charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Ormiston Trust is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Cranbrook, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £437M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Ormiston Trust's registered charity number is 1164358. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

The Ormiston Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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 youth development charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

The Ormiston Trust is located in Cranbrook, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Ormiston Trust has £437M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 91% for youth development charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £404K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Ormiston Trust is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has £437M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Ormiston 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Ormiston Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Ormiston Trust supports children and their families by way of grants to Ormiston organisations and the sponsorship of Multi Academy Trusts. Four core values underpin our work: Nurture; Empower; Innovate; and Impact. The Ormiston Trust is classified as a youth development organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among youth development charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of £437M is well above the peer average of £404K.

The Ormiston Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.

You can verify The Ormiston Trust in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact The Ormiston Trust directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to The Ormiston Trust are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

The Ormiston Trust is based in Cranbrook. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

The Ormiston Trust was first registered in 2015, making it approximately 11 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£100M-£1B
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. THE ORMISTON TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

CA
Caroline W•••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Ormiston trust gives up founding school - Schools Week
Nov 2025
schoolsweek.co.uk
Ormiston Six Villages Academy students get stuck into community action - SussexWorld
Jan 2025
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
Form filed
£339.0M revenue
FY2024
Charity Commission (UK)
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy student takes home award for sporting success - Derbyshire Times
Mar 2024
www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk
Ormiston appoints first national director for learning - Tes
Feb 2024
www.tes.com
Form filed
£338.9M revenue
FY2023
Charity Commission (UK)
Ormiston Academies Trust preparing to break a world record for 'largest baking lesson' - SussexWorld
Oct 2023
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
Ormiston trust boss Nick Hudson to retire - Schools Week
Jan 2023
schoolsweek.co.uk
Form filed
£339.1M revenue
FY2022
Charity Commission (UK)
Nick Hudson, chief executive, Ormiston Academies Trust - Schools Week
Jul 2022
schoolsweek.co.uk
Form filed
£258.9M revenue
FY2021
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£275.5M revenue
FY2020
Charity Commission (UK)
Ormiston Academies Trust rules out cuts after backlash over health and safety fears - Maldon & Burnham Standard
Dec 2019
www.maldonandburnhamstandard.co.uk
Arts collaboration for Ormiston academies - Suffolk News
Dec 2016
www.suffolknews.co.uk
Cowes Enterprise College: Academy sponsor to be Ormiston Academy Trust - Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight
May 2013
onthewight.com

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development this charity 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

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 - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 6 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2015
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Ormiston Trust

What is The Ormiston Trust?
The Ormiston Trust is a youth development charitable company based in Cranbrook, United Kingdom. Ormiston Trust supports children and their families by way of grants to Ormiston organisations and the sponsorship of Multi Academy Trusts. Four core values underpin our work: Nurture; Empower; Innovate; and Impact.
When was The Ormiston Trust founded?
The Ormiston Trust was founded in 2015.
Where is The Ormiston Trust located?
Headquartered in Cranbrook, United Kingdom.
What is The Ormiston Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100M-£1B. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Ormiston Trust trustworthy?
The Ormiston Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 The Ormiston Trust's website?
http://www.ormistontrust.org/
Are donations to The Ormiston 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.