ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE
To relieve, generally and individually, Ealing residents (with priority to Hanwell residents) who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by making grants of money or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce the need, hardship or distress. The William Hobbayne Community Centre is used for activities to aid mental and physical wellbeing.
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?
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. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Landau Morley LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire | 1 | £110k |
| QUORN BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £100k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WESTCLIFF ST PETER | 1 | £5k |
| The Edge Ministries | 1 | £5k |
| DOGS FOR AUTISM | 1 | £5k |
| THE TIM HENMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| COLCHESTER ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE HARBORNE PARISH LANDS CHARITY
- THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED
- BANBURY CHARITIES
- THE HUBB FOUNDATION
- THE CHARITY OF WILLIAM WILLIAMS
- HAWLEY ALMSHOUSE AND RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE | £319k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HARBORNE PARISH LANDS CHARITY | £2.0m | more than £60,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BANBURY CHARITIES | £438k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HUBB FOUNDATION | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARITY OF WILLIAM WILLIAMS | £596k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |