VICTORIA CONVALESCENT TRUST
The Charity provides financial support for those in need of convalescence, recuperation and/or respite care. Funds are also available for providing relief in need with a preference for women resident in the Greater London area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £738,519, comprising the Distribution Fund and Distribution Reserve. The Trustees consider the investment income and capital gains are capable of supporting the current level of grant making in the long term, and the going concern assessment confirms no material uncertainties exist regarding the Trust's ability to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year grants of £21,427 were made to the Huntington’s Disease Association of which Mr. N. Heath is a trustee. There were no other related party transactions in the year.” — page 19
Trustees
- NICHOLAS HEATHchair
- Anita Perkins
- Belinda Curtis
- HILARY HIPPS
- Helen O'Hagen
- JEAN DOLLIMORE
- JEAN MORTON
- Julian Cooke
- SOLVEIG KARIN WILSON
- VICTORIA HIPPS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £111k | £211k |
| 31/12/2024 | £110k | £209k |
| 31/12/2023 | £104k | £133k |
| 31/12/2022 | £94k | £155k |
| 31/12/2021 | £88k | £132k |
Common questions
Is VICTORIA CONVALESCENT TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £738,519, comprising the Distribution Fund and Distribution Reserve. The Trustees consider the investment income and capital gains are capable of supporting the current level of grant making in the long term, and the going concern assessment confirms no material uncertainties exist regarding the Trust's ability to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds VICTORIA CONVALESCENT TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name VICTORIA CONVALESCENT TRUST as a grant recipient include HUNTINGTONS DISEASE ASSOCIATION.
Shared trustees with funders
- NICHOLAS HEATH — trustee here and at HUNTINGTONS DISEASE ASSOCIATION
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUNTINGTONS DISEASE ASSOCIATION | FY2025 | £10k | Grant received BY the charity (Note: The prompt asks for grants MADE BY the charity. The Victoria Convalescent Trust is a donor, not a grantee. This entry shoul |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | 1 | £979k |
| THE TIM HENMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- THE VICTORIA FOUNDATION
- CONVALESCENT RETREAT LIMITED
- VICTORIA GEMS, JEWELS AND TREASURES
- QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND
- THE VICTORIA ALMSHOUSES
- CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND CONVALESCENT INSTITUTION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA CONVALESCENT TRUST | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE VICTORIA FOUNDATION | £53.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CONVALESCENT RETREAT LIMITED | £965k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| VICTORIA GEMS, JEWELS AND TREASURES | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | £253k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE VICTORIA ALMSHOUSES | £225k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |