THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY
To pay or apply the annual income of the charity's funds to such charity or charities or for such charitable purpose or purposes as the trustees shall from time to time in their absolute discretion determine.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds free reserves of £954,000, which amounts to 13 months of expenditure, exceeding the trustees' policy target of six months. The total net assets of the group increased by £520,129 during the year to £19,894,038, supported by investment returns and grant-making activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Investment portfolio income 408,848”
“The policy of the Trustees is to ensure that it holds net current assets sufficient to cover the operational running costs of the Charity for a six month period.” — page 7
“During the year ended 30 September 2025, expenses totalling £236 were reimbursed or paid directly to 1 Trustee (2024 - £149 to 1 Trustee) relating to travel.” — page 31
“During the year £230 was received by the Charity for stamps and computer services from two Trustees (2024 - £Nil).” — page 40
“During the year ended 30 September 2025, expenses totalling £236 were reimbursed or paid directly to 1 Trustee (2024 - £149 to 1 Trustee) relating to travel.” — page 31
“During the year £230 was received by the Charity for stamps and computer services from two Trustees (2024 - £Nil).” — page 40
“Geoffrey Watling (Norwich) Limited ("the Company") is a Registered Company (number 00957457), the shares of which are owned wholly by The Geoffrey Watling Charity.” — page 8
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- ALAN CHARLES WATLINGchair
- Alexandra Margaret Haswell
- David Lundean
- Nicola Khandpur
- RICHARD STANLEY MARKS
- SUSAN PATRICIA WATLING
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £792k | £904k |
| 30/09/2024 | £806k | £874k |
| 30/09/2023 | £716k | £727k |
| 30/09/2022 | £748k | £792k |
| 30/09/2021 | £723k | £663k |
Common questions
Is THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds free reserves of £954,000, which amounts to 13 months of expenditure, exceeding the trustees' policy target of six months. The total net assets of the group increased by £520,129 during the year to £19,894,038, supported by investment returns and grant-making activities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by MA Partners Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DEBMAR BENEVOLENT TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £314k |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £183k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £5k |
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- THE WAQF FUND
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY | £792k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM | £834k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JEANNINE VASSILIOU CHARITABLE TRUST | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WAQF FUND | £563k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WALCOT, BATH | £260k | — | 0 | unclear | 3.0% | no doubt |
| THE LATE GWYNETH MON WILLIAMS CHARITABLE TRUST | £135k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |