WOODROFFE BENTON FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of £214,593 for the year, a significant shift from the previous year's surplus, driven by a drop in investment income and a large prior-year donation. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stand at £9,625,142, which exceeds the stated policy target of maintaining £500,000 in cash balances to cover twelve months of fixed costs and commitments.
What the accounts disclose
“Edward White, received £847 in September 2025 for legal work connected to the garages in Rochford Estate.” — page 15
“In the current year the Foundation paid £1,800 to Mr W D M Hope for IT Support. Mr W D M Hope is the son of Mr J J Hope, and brother of Miss J Hope, who were both Trustees during the year.” — page 17
“The Foundation also paid £847 to Clarkson, Wright and Jakes for Legal fees. Mr E White, chair of the Trustees, is a partner with the Firm.” — page 17
“In the current year the Foundation paid £1,800 to Mr W D M Hope for IT Support. Mr W D M Hope is the son of Mr J J Hope, and brother of Miss J Hope, who were both Trustees during the year.” — page 17
“The Foundation also paid £847 to Clarkson, Wright and Jakes for Legal fees. Mr E White, chair of the Trustees, is a partner with the Firm.” — page 17
“In the current year the Foundation paid £1,800 to Mr W D M Hope for IT Support. Mr W D M Hope is the son of Mr J J Hope, and brother of Miss J Hope, who were both Trustees during the year.” — page 17
“The Foundation also paid £847 to Clarkson, Wright and Jakes for Legal fees. Mr E White, chair of the Trustees, is a partner with the Firm.” — page 17
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 02/12/2024)
Trustees
- Edward James Whitechair
- Chiyo Rimington
- Jill Wesley
- Joanna Frances Minto Hope
- Peter Phillips
- RICHARD ANTHONY PAGE
- William Matthew Galbraith White
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2025 | £263k | £478k |
| 02/12/2024 | £2.0m | £769k |
| 02/12/2023 | £376k | £468k |
| 02/12/2022 | £213k | £323k |
| 02/12/2021 | £224k | £425k |
Common questions
Is WOODROFFE BENTON FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of £214,593 for the year, a significant shift from the previous year's surplus, driven by a drop in investment income and a large prior-year donation. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stand at £9,625,142, which exceeds the stated policy target of maintaining £500,000 in cash balances to cover twelve months of fixed costs and commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Bishop Fleming Audit Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JD FOUNDATION | 1 | £561k |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £0 |