THE CHILDWICK TRUST
Grants are given to charities in England to assist adults and children with physical and mental disabilities, the elderly in need, children and adults who are seriously ill. The Trust also supports the welfare of people involved in the horseracing industry. The Trust supports Jewish people in need within the UK. The Trust funds pre-school education projects in South Africa.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £82,657,350, which is significantly above the stated policy target of approximately £2.9 million. The charity reported a net decrease in assets of £763,027 for the year, funded by investment income and grant expenditure, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Peter Anwyl–Harris — Chairman
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/01/2015)
Trustees
- PETER DAVID ANWYL-HARRISchair
- Clare Maurice
- Dr ALAN STRANDERS
- MARK PHILIP FARMAR
- Michael John Alexander Fiddes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.3m | £4.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.0m | £4.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.9m | £4.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.9m | £4.8m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.0m | £4.8m |
Common questions
Is THE CHILDWICK TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £82,657,350, which is significantly above the stated policy target of approximately £2.9 million. The charity reported a net decrease in assets of £763,027 for the year, funded by investment income and grant expenditure, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Who funds THE CHILDWICK TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CHILDWICK TRUST as a grant recipient include SUICIDE & CO, Evergreen Care UK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUICIDE & CO | FY2024 | £10k | Counselling (South East England) |
| Evergreen Care UK | FY2023 | £10k | Restricted fund assignment |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE RACING FOUNDATION | 2 | £3.5m |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 2 | £127k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 2 | £62k |
| SIR PETER O'SULLEVAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £40k |
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £13k |
| CECIL AND HILDA LEWIS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3.4m |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | 1 | £431k |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £250k |
Charities like this
- CATHY WILLS CHARITABLE TRUST
- CHIGWELL RIDING TRUST FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
- FAMILY IN TRUST
- THE JULIAN BEWICK EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- THE RACING CENTRE LTD
- JEWISH CHILD'S DAY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHILDWICK TRUST | £2.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CATHY WILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | £158k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHIGWELL RIDING TRUST FOR SPECIAL NEEDS | £557k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAMILY IN TRUST | £146k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE JULIAN BEWICK EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £247k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RACING CENTRE LTD | £368k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |