THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST
Latest income
£2.8m
Latest spending
£3.3m
Registered
2007
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total group funds at year-end amounted to £101,121,669, with unrestricted funds standing at £8,153,283. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern and maintains a risk register to manage key operational and financial risks.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: no specific target stated; states it does not require other reserves to cover normal activities (held: £8.2m)
“As the charity receives its income in advance of distribution and it does not have significant fixed assets other than investments, it does not require other reserves to cover normal activities.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation to Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust, where one Trustee and the spouse of another Trustee are trustees.
“One Trustee and the spouse of another trustee are the two Trustees of the Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust. During the year a donation of £nil (2024: £654,802) was made to the Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust.” — page 34
“The charity has a subsidiary company that farms land owned by the charity. The subsidiary company pays rent to the charity, interest is receivable on the loans to the subsidiary and any profits that would otherwise be taxable are gift-aided to the charity.” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Subsidiary M D Hamilton (Farms) Limited pays rent, interest, and gift aid to the charity.
“One Trustee and the spouse of another trustee are the two Trustees of the Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust. During the year a donation of £nil (2024: £654,802) was made to the Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust.” — page 34
“The charity has a subsidiary company that farms land owned by the charity. The subsidiary company pays rent to the charity, interest is receivable on the loans to the subsidiary and any profits that would otherwise be taxable are gift-aided to the charity.” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: M D Hamilton (Farms) Limited
“The income and expenditure of the Charity’s non-charitable trading subsidiary M D Hamilton (Farms) Limited has been included in income and expenditure accordingly.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£2.8m
Total spending
£3.3m
Cost of raising funds
£2.0m
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
8
Trustees
- THOMAS MICHAEL NELSONchair
- Amanda Ponsonby
- Anthony Richard Tulloch
- CHARLES PHILIP LIELL FRANCKLIN
- Charles John Roberson Park
- JOHN SETON BURRELL CARSON
- Martin Fiennes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.8m | £3.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £3.0m | £3.7m |
| 31/03/2023 | £3.4m | £4.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £3.2m | £3.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £3.1m | £3.3m |
Common questions
Is THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that total group funds at year-end amounted to £101,121,669, with unrestricted funds standing at £8,153,283. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern and maintains a risk register to manage key operational and financial risks. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gravita Audit Oxford LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CORAM LIFE EDUCATION | 1 | £2k |