WILLIAM HOWARTH CHARITABLE TRUST

Registered charity 1167013 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

THE TRUST WAS ESTABLISHED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES ONLY AND USES ITS INVESTMENT INCOME TO SUPPORT THROUGH DONATIONS A WIDE RANGE OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

Objects

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO PAY OR APPLY THE INCOME FROM THE TRUST FUND AND ADDITIONALLY SO MUCH OF THE CAPITAL TO SUCH CHARITIES OR FOR SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND IN SUCH PROPORTIONS, TIMINGS AND MANNER AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR UNCONTROLLED DISCRETION DETERMINE AND TIME TO TIME DIRECT.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£70k
Latest spending
£96k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £1,801,627 to £1,780,667 due to net expenditure exceeding income. The trustees report material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing financial sustainability as a major risk. Reserves are currently held to bridge gaps between income and planned donations, though a formal reserves policy has not yet been established.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The trustees have a reasonable expectation that the William Howarth Charitable Trust will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, however, the trustees are aware of certain material uncertainties which may cause doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee expenses
“During the year payments totalling £150 were made to David Whittingham, for trustee expenses During the year professional fees of £19,342 (2024: £19,200) were paid to Solicitors in respect of the administration of the Charity. Charlotte Keating is connected to the Solicitors.” — page 14
“During the year professional fees of £19,342 (2024: £19,200) were paid to Solicitors in respect of the administration of the Charity. Charlotte Keating is connected to the Solicitors.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Solicitor fees
“During the year payments totalling £150 were made to David Whittingham, for trustee expenses During the year professional fees of £19,342 (2024: £19,200) were paid to Solicitors in respect of the administration of the Charity. Charlotte Keating is connected to the Solicitors.” — page 14
“During the year professional fees of £19,342 (2024: £19,200) were paid to Solicitors in respect of the administration of the Charity. Charlotte Keating is connected to the Solicitors.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2025£70k£96k
05/04/2024£66k£169k
05/04/2023£69k£41k
05/04/2022£172k£60k
05/04/2021£65k£94k

Common questions

Is WILLIAM HOWARTH CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £1,801,627 to £1,780,667 due to net expenditure exceeding income. The trustees report material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing financial sustainability as a major risk. Reserves are currently held to bridge gaps between income and planned donations, though a formal reserves policy has not yet been established. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.