THE HUNCHMAN TRUST
The Hunchman is a grant-giving charity supporting people grieving the loss of a loved one, with a focus on suicide bereavement. We fund partner organisations providing early intervention and community support, and raise funds through endurance events, promoting resilience, awareness, and connection so no one faces grief alone.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £39,013 at the end of the period, with no defined minimum reserves policy established by the trustees. The charity reported a net surplus of £17,848 for the year, funded primarily by donations and event income, with no long-term investments held.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Charles William Scott Smithchair
- Charlie John Steen
- Chester John Gordon Allen
- William Edward Scott Smith
- William Greenhalgh
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £119k | £101k |
| 30/04/2024 | £23k | £2k |
Common questions
Is THE HUNCHMAN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £39,013 at the end of the period, with no defined minimum reserves policy established by the trustees. The charity reported a net surplus of £17,848 for the year, funded primarily by donations and event income, with no long-term investments held. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE HUNCHMAN TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HUNCHMAN TRUST as a grant recipient include CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ACCOMPLISHMENT TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £190k |
| THE BROMLEY TRUST | 1 | £117k |
| The Leathersellers' Foundation | 1 | £106k |
| The Goldsmiths' Foundation | 1 | £84k |
| THE MARY KINROSS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £80k |
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £45k |
Charities like this
- HUGGARD
- THE HUMANITARIAN TRUST
- The Hardman Trust
- THE HUNT SERVANTS' FUND
- The Buchanan Trust
- HUNTS COMMUNITY CANCER NETWORK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HUNCHMAN TRUST | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HUGGARD | £3.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HUMANITARIAN TRUST | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Hardman Trust | £670k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HUNT SERVANTS' FUND | £321k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Buchanan Trust | £197k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |