THE DORIS LOUISE HAILES CHARITABLE TRUST
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Objects
A UPON TRUST TO PAY OR APPLY THE INCOME OF THE CHARITABLE TRUST WITH POWER IN ITS ABSOLUTE DISCRETION FROM TIME TO TIME TO PAY OR APPLY THE WHOLE OR ANY PART OR PARTS OF THE CAPITAL OF THE CHARITABLE TRUST TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL OR SUCH ONE OR MORE OF THE CHARITIES (AS HEREINAFTER DEFINED) IN SUCH SHARES IF MORE THAN ONE AND IN SUCH MANNER AS THE COMPANY SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME IN ITS ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT PROVIDED THAT THE COMPANY SHALL ALSO HAVE POWER (NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING TRUSTS IN RESPECT OF SUCH INCOME)DURING THE PERIOD OF TWENTY ONE YEARS FROM MY DEATH IF IN ITS ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THEY THINK FIT FROM TIME TO TIME TO ACCUMULATE ALL OR ANY PART OF THE INCOME OF THE CHARITABLE TRUST BY INVESTING THE SAME AND RESULTING INCOME THEREOF IN ANY INVESTMENTS HEREBY AUTHORISED AND ADDING THE ACCUMULATIONS TO THE CAPITAL OF THE CHARITABLE TRUST.B IN THIS CLAUSE 'THE CHARITIES' MEANS:-(I) THE P.D.S.A (PEOPLES DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS) OF WHITECHAPEL WAY PRIORSLEE TELFORD SHROPSHIRE TF2 9PQ (REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 208217) THE R.S.P.B (ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS) OF THE LODGE POTTON ROAD SANDY BEDFORDSHIRE SG19 2DL (REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 207076) THE HEART FOUNDATION OF 14 FITZHARDINGE STREET LONDON W1H 6DH (REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 225971) THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY THE R.N.I.B (ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND) OF 117-121 JUDD STREET LONDON WC1H 9NE (REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 226227) THE RAF BENEVOLENT FUND OF 67 PORTLAND PLACE LONDON W1B 1AR (REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 264436) AND ANY OTHER LIKE MINDED CHARITY AS THE COMPANY IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION SHALL DECIDE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £4,527 at the end of the reporting period, compared to £15,562 in the previous year. The trustees maintain a policy of holding free reserves to cover future needs, contingencies, and risks. No funds were in deficit, and there were no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees pursue a policy of maintaining a free reserve available to be spent in the furtherance of the charity’s objectives as well as covering future needs, opportunities, contingencies and risks.”
“HSBC was paid £13,988 for trust administration and investment management fees during the year under review. These fees are authorized under clause 3 of the Will.”
“Ludlow Trust Company (Southampton) Ltd was paid £4,197 for trust administration during the year under review. These fees are authorised under clause 3 of the Will.”
“HSBC was paid £13,988 for trust administration and investment management fees during the year under review. These fees are authorized under clause 3 of the Will.”
“Ludlow Trust Company (Southampton) Ltd was paid £4,197 for trust administration during the year under review. These fees are authorised under clause 3 of the Will.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/10/2025 | £91k | £113k |
| 30/10/2024 | £26k | £22k |
| 05/04/2024 | £37k | £39k |
| 05/04/2023 | £27k | £43k |
| 05/04/2022 | £20k | £37k |
Common questions
Is THE DORIS LOUISE HAILES CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £4,527 at the end of the reporting period, compared to £15,562 in the previous year. The trustees maintain a policy of holding free reserves to cover future needs, contingencies, and risks. No funds were in deficit, and there were no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.