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The Nesta Trust

Registered charity 1144683, on the register since 16 November 2011. The 999th largest charity in England and Wales by income.

What it says it does

The Nesta Trust works through its Trustee, Nesta (charity no 1144091), to bring great ideas to life, supporting individuals, charities, social enterprises, businesses and public organisations with financial and practical support. Nesta works to improve the conditions in which great ideas can flourish - addressing policy and structural conditions that can energise or stifle creativity.

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employmentEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageGeneral Charitable PurposesOther Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

Check it yourself

Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

Figures are the latest the charity has reported to the Charity Commission, current to 27 September 2026. How this site works.