ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £68,408 for the year, driven by a £150,000 revaluation loss on investment properties which offset gains on listed investments and operational surpluses. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £88,735, which the trustees consider appropriate given their designation for emergency repairs and maintenance of property assets. The charity maintains significant endowment funds totaling £7,258,496 and holds a substantial portfolio of investment and tangible assets.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year ended 30 September 2025, trustees were reimbursed expenses of £157 (2024: £375) incurred wholly, exclusively and necessarily in the performance of their duties.” — page 29
“The charity received donations from the trustees of £530 during 2025 (2024: £Nil).” — page 29
“During the year ended 30 September 2025, trustees were reimbursed expenses of £157 (2024: £375) incurred wholly, exclusively and necessarily in the performance of their duties.” — page 29
“The charity received donations from the trustees of £530 during 2025 (2024: £Nil).” — page 29
“During the year ended 30 September 2025, trustees were reimbursed expenses of £157 (2024: £375) incurred wholly, exclusively and necessarily in the performance of their duties.” — page 29
“The charity received donations from the trustees of £530 during 2025 (2024: £Nil).” — page 29
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/07/2025)
Trustees
- Bridget Bergin
- DAVID MUIR
- Deirdre Higgins
- Dr NICHOLAS ROBINSON
- Geoffrey Mules
- Geraldine Anne Barrett
- JOHN SAWYER
- MARK COSSTICK
- Paul Lovell
- ROBERT COOMBER
- Rev Andrew DAND
- Tan Afzal
- WENDY FAZEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £319k | £289k |
| 30/09/2024 | £268k | £275k |
| 30/09/2023 | £260k | £260k |
| 30/09/2022 | £231k | £232k |
| 30/09/2021 | £205k | £179k |
Common questions
Is ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £68,408 for the year, driven by a £150,000 revaluation loss on investment properties which offset gains on listed investments and operational surpluses. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £88,735, which the trustees consider appropriate given their designation for emergency repairs and maintenance of property assets. The charity maintains significant endowment funds totaling £7,258,496 and holds a substantial portfolio of investment and tangible assets. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Landau Morley LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Edge Ministries | 1 | £5k |
| COLCHESTER ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY | 1 | £1k |