THE HILLCREST AIDS CENTRE TRUST
FUNDRAISING FOR THE CARE, EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT OF THOSE VULNERABLE FROM HIV/AIDS IN SOUTH AFRICA (SA), ESPECIALLY AIDS ORHANS PAYING FOR SCHOOL UNIFORMS & BOOKS. UNDERTAKING PAINTING, DECORATING AND TEACHING IN TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS WITH STUDENTS FROM THE UK AND NOW SA. BY FUNDRAISING WE PROVIDE EDUCATION ON HIV FOR UK SCHOOL PUPILS. WE SUPPORT THE HOLISTIC WORK OF HACT (SA) FOR AN AIDS-FREE FUTURE.
Objects
THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF GOOD HEALTH, THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AMONGST PERSONS, PARTICULARLY BY THE PROVISION OF TRAINING, COUNSELLING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT WITH A VIEW TO PROMOTING AWARENESS OF THE DISEASE AND COMBATING ITS SPREAD.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operates on a voluntary basis with no staff remuneration, resulting in a net deficit of £447.84 for the year. All unrestricted funds received are transferred to a linked South African charity, with only website maintenance costs held locally. The independent examiner reported no material issues or failures to meet accounting requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity works closely with its sister charity the Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust, a registered charity, in South Africa” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustees
- Andrea Maria Celestina Bellisario
- DAVID MORRISON TIMS
- HELEN ORMISTON
- MARY ANN ANNESTA FINDLOW
- Rebekka Heidy Stredwick
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £47k | £48k |
| 31/08/2024 | £28k | £26k |
| 31/08/2023 | £24k | £31k |
| 31/08/2022 | £33k | £30k |
| 31/08/2021 | £25k | £23k |
Common questions
Is THE HILLCREST AIDS CENTRE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operates on a voluntary basis with no staff remuneration, resulting in a net deficit of £447.84 for the year. All unrestricted funds received are transferred to a linked South African charity, with only website maintenance costs held locally. The independent examiner reported no material issues or failures to meet accounting requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE HILLCREST AIDS CENTRE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HILLCREST AIDS CENTRE TRUST as a grant recipient include MERCURY PHOENIX TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCURY PHOENIX TRUST | FY2025 | £7k | South Africa |
| MERCURY PHOENIX TRUST | FY2022 | £7k |