THE ALISON HILLMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
The charity provides donations to organisations and other charities that support:1. The promotion and encouragement of research into the causes, prevention and treatment of epilepsy2. The alleviation of suffering from epilepsy and the provision of care, treatment and support for those suffering from epilepsy and their families3. Such other local charitable purposes as the trustees determine
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds totaling £14,050,469, which the Trustees consider sufficient to enable the charity to operate at its current level for the foreseeable future. The charity reported a net expenditure of £21,887 for the year, primarily due to charitable grants made, but maintains adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Trustees
- ANDREW FISHER
- CLARE WISHART
- IAN GEORGE HUMPHREY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £518k | £572k |
| 05/04/2024 | £550k | £538k |
| 05/04/2023 | £508k | £460k |
| 05/04/2022 | £526k | £455k |
| 05/04/2021 | £545k | £476k |
Common questions
Is THE ALISON HILLMAN CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds totaling £14,050,469, which the Trustees consider sufficient to enable the charity to operate at its current level for the foreseeable future. The charity reported a net expenditure of £21,887 for the year, primarily due to charitable grants made, but maintains adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by FWC Advisory Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | 4 | £9k |
| BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £1.1m |
| THE BORROWS CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £20k |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £14k |
| THE CHAMPNISS CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £6k |
| THE WILLIE AND MABEL MORRIS CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £5k |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £5k |
| THE MICHAEL AND ANNA WIX CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £400 |
Charities like this
- THE ANNE AND JOHN WALTERS CHARITABLE TRUST
- EPILEPSY SOCIETY
- THE FOUR SEASONS TRUST LIMITED
- INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE AGAINST EPILEPSY (BRITISH BRANCH)
- MEATH EPILEPSY CHARITY
- BRITISH EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALISON HILLMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | £518k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ANNE AND JOHN WALTERS CHARITABLE TRUST | £334k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EPILEPSY SOCIETY | £20.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FOUR SEASONS TRUST LIMITED | £425k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE AGAINST EPILEPSY (BRITISH BRANCH) | £280k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MEATH EPILEPSY CHARITY | £9.9m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |