THE DOREEN GREENLEES DISCRETIONARY WILL TRUST
The charity awards grants to those organisations in the North West of England who the late Doreen Greenlees wished to benefit via the trust contained in her will. This includes organisations committed to the welfare of animals, the maintenance of the fabric of and structural alterations and additions to buildings used for Christian worship and alleviating poverty through Christian social welfare.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds £656,853 in investments and cash as of 05/04/2025. The trustees' policy is to make grants from surplus income and accumulate any surplus back into the trust to generate further funds. The charity maintains a healthy capital balance to cover costs and make grants.
What the accounts disclose
“The trust aims to generate income and capital growth through a portfolio of investments. These have performed broadly in line with the objectives set.”
“It is the policy of the trustees to make grants from surplus income and accumulate any surplus back into the trust to help generate further funds in future.”
Trustees
- ALEXANDRA JANE KENYON
- Michael Francis Prendergast
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £255k | £150k |
| 05/04/2024 | £120k | £190k |
| 05/04/2023 | £20k | £25k |
| 05/04/2022 | £21k | £24k |
| 05/04/2021 | £22k | £30k |
Common questions
Is THE DOREEN GREENLEES DISCRETIONARY WILL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds £656,853 in investments and cash as of 05/04/2025. The trustees' policy is to make grants from surplus income and accumulate any surplus back into the trust to generate further funds. The charity maintains a healthy capital balance to cover costs and make grants.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DINA PERELMAN TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| UNSEEN (UK) | 1 | £6k |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- GREENWOOD CHRISTIAN TRUST
- Greenacre Trust Limited
- THE ALA GREEN CHARITABLE TRUST
- GREEN HILL TRUST
- THE GREEN ROOM CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE HOWE GREEN TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DOREEN GREENLEES DISCRETIONARY WILL TRUST | £255k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GREENWOOD CHRISTIAN TRUST | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Greenacre Trust Limited | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ALA GREEN CHARITABLE TRUST | £586k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREEN HILL TRUST | £139k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GREEN ROOM CHARITABLE TRUST | £32k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |