CATHY WILLS CHARITABLE TRUST
Cathy Wills Charitable Trust is a grant making trust that makes awards to other registered charities engaged in the welfare of the elderly, disabled and children, and to educational and cultural organisations.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £3,096,416 at the period end, representing a decrease from the previous year's £3,335,353 due to a net movement in funds of £(238,937). The charity generated £158,014 in investment income and distributed £328,516 in grants, with total expenditure amounting to £344,702. The Trustees consider there to be no material uncertainties regarding the Trust's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees will maintain the fund to guarantee investment income in the future but may on occasions distribute monies from its general funds.”
“During the year donations were made to The Contemporary Arts Society of £22,666 (2023: £nil) and BFAMI of £70,500 (2023; £nil) whereby Catherine Wills is also a Trustee.” — page 20
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)
Trustees
- CATHERINE WILLSchair
- Alexander Wills
- Annabelle Scholar
- Natalie Wills
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £158k | £345k |
| 31/12/2023 | £3.7m | £207k |
Common questions
Is CATHY WILLS CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £3,096,416 at the period end, representing a decrease from the previous year's £3,335,353 due to a net movement in funds of £(238,937). The charity generated £158,014 in investment income and distributed £328,516 in grants, with total expenditure amounting to £344,702. The Trustees consider there to be no material uncertainties regarding the Trust's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CATHY WILLS CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CATHY WILLS CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include CECIL AND HILDA LEWIS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CECIL AND HILDA LEWIS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3.4m | Gift/Transfer of net assets |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE TIM HENMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- CECIL AND HILDA LEWIS CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE WILLIAMS CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE WELLAND CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE 1989 WILLAN CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE LATE GWYNETH MON WILLIAMS CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHY WILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | £158k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CECIL AND HILDA LEWIS CHARITABLE TRUST | £158k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | £520k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WILLIAMS CHARITABLE TRUST | £92k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WELLAND CHARITABLE TRUST | £363k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE 1989 WILLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | £444k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |