THE HOSKING CHARITABLE TRUST
The charity makes grants to charitable organisations in accordance with its objects and operates primarily in the UK. The charity will benefit primarily children, education, individuals in financial need and heritage projects and will deploy funds to related charities, supporting their activities by approaching organisations and inviting applications for funding.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £708,527 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by investment income and gains. Reserves increased to £14,309,983, with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2023)
Trustees
- JEREMY JOHN HOSKINGchair
- ELIZABETH ANN HOSKING
- THOMAS FREDERICK KARSLAKE HOSKING
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £415k | £410k |
| 31/03/2024 | £379k | £436k |
| 31/03/2023 | £510k | £377k |
| 31/03/2022 | £272k | £410k |
| 30/04/2021 | £845k | £391k |
Common questions
Is THE HOSKING CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £708,527 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by investment income and gains. Reserves increased to £14,309,983, with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Arnold Hill & Co LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FILEY FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £16k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HOSKING CHARITABLE TRUST | £415k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| P F CHARITABLE TRUST | £4.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BOSTAN WELFARE | £188k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST | £230k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HIMAT TANNA CHARITABLE TRUST | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JOSH CHARITABLE TRUST | £124k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |