THE HARWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST
Grant making charity funding UK registered charities working to support such charitable causes as the trustees think fit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds have fallen into a deficit of £4,826, resulting in total net liabilities of £4,826. The trustees attribute this to the reliance on the Harwood Group for funding administrative costs and general donations 'as and when required' to maintain operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity keeps reserves to a minimum, as donations from the Harwood group are made ‘as and when needed'.” — page 4
“Harwood Group are committed to donate to the Trust as and when required, to fund administrative costs and other general donations, at the request of the trustees. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.”
“During the year, donations totalling £360,200 (2024: £198,197) were received from Growth Financial Services Limited, a company where one of the trustees is a director.” — page 18
“During the year, scholarship fees totalling £201,074 (2024: £123,197) were payable to Learna Limited, to sponsor students enrolling in various higher medical education programmes.” — page 18
“During the year, donations totalling £360,200 (2024: £198,197) were received from Growth Financial Services Limited, a company where one of the trustees is a director.” — page 18
“During the year, scholarship fees totalling £201,074 (2024: £123,197) were payable to Learna Limited, to sponsor students enrolling in various higher medical education programmes.” — page 18
“During the year, donations totalling £360,200 (2024: £198,197) were received from Growth Financial Services Limited, a company where one of the trustees is a director.” — page 18
“During the year, scholarship fees totalling £201,074 (2024: £123,197) were payable to Learna Limited, to sponsor students enrolling in various higher medical education programmes.” — page 18
Trustees
- Christopher Harwood Bernard Millschair
- Alan Richard Durrant
- Charles Patrick Harwood Mills
- Harry Christopher Harwood Mills
- Nicholas Harwood Bertram Mills
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £364k | £379k |
| 31/03/2024 | £198k | £193k |
| 31/03/2023 | £104k | £100k |
Common questions
Is THE HARWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds have fallen into a deficit of £4,826, resulting in total net liabilities of £4,826. The trustees attribute this to the reliance on the Harwood Group for funding administrative costs and general donations 'as and when required' to maintain operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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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 HARWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST | £364k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| HARTSWOOD TRUST | £343k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | £245k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ADA HILLARD CHARITABLE TRUST | £329k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DELVES CHARITABLE TRUST | £222k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST | £243k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |