THE HALPIN TRUST
The Charity has as its main concerns the advancement of education, health, the saving of lives and the conservation of the environment.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO APPLY THE INCOME AND ALL OR SUCH PART OR PARTS OF THE CAPITAL AT SUCH TIMES AND IN SUCH MANNER TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF SUCH EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES (REGARDED AS CHARITABLE UNDER THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES) IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's investment portfolio value increased to £286,917.56, representing a 33.8% increase which included a £60,000 injection. The trustees report that the financial statements comply with applicable laws and standards, and they have prepared them on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have adopted a policy of reducing the number of grants they make in a financial year with a view to accumulate sufficient income to make larger grants in the future (where appropriate).” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Claire Halpin
- Dr THOMAS SAMUEL WESTPERCOTT BURDITT
- PROFESSOR NICHOLAS JOSE TALBOT
- SUSIE HILLS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £81k | £39k |
| 31/12/2024 | £347k | £335k |
| 31/12/2023 | £329k | £383k |
| 31/12/2022 | £276k | £232k |
| 31/12/2021 | £429k | £272k |
Common questions
Is THE HALPIN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's investment portfolio value increased to £286,917.56, representing a 33.8% increase which included a £60,000 injection. The trustees report that the financial statements comply with applicable laws and standards, and they have prepared them on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PAUL HAMLYN FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.0m |
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| Royal Warrant Holders' Charity | 1 | £3k |
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE KIPPIN TRUST
- THE BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITY
- THE HOINES CHARITABLE TRUST
- HOBDEN FOUNDATION
- THE PINTAIL TRUST
- THE ELLISON-CLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HALPIN TRUST | £81k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KIPPIN TRUST | £20k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITY | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HOINES CHARITABLE TRUST | £38k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOBDEN FOUNDATION | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PINTAIL TRUST | £439k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |