HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY
To pay moieties to the ecclesiastical and civil trustees to be distributed in the city of westminster in accordance with the charity schemes.
Objects
THE RECTOR AND THE CHURCHWARDENS OF THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST.GEORGE,HANOVER SQUARE SHALL MAINTAIN THE BURIAL GROUND AND PAY SUCH SUMS AS THEY CONSIDER NECESSARY TOWARDS REPAIRS OF THE CHAPEL IN THE BURIAL GROUND.THEY MAY ALSO APPLY A SUM OF NOT MORE THAN ú50 TOWARDS PAYING THE EXPENSES OF DIVINE SERVICE IN THE CHAPEL.THE RESIDUE OF THE INCOME SHALL BE DIVIDED INTO TWO EQUAL PARTS.ONE HALF TO A)THE CIVIL CHARITY,ONE HALF TO B)THE ECCLESIASTICAL CHARITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds £20,030,557 in total funds, comprising restricted and endowment funds, with no free reserves as all funds are restricted by their terms. The trustees confirm that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue in business.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity has no 'free' reserves as all the funds are restricted and have to be distributed in accordance with the laid down criteria. A reserves policy as such is therefore inappropriate.” — page 4
“As the incumbent of St George's Church, Hanover Square, Revd R N S Leece is entitled to receive moieties of £39,576 (2024: £50,362) and grants of £8,500 (2024: £8,500) as stipulated under the terms of the Schemes.” — page 20
“The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St George Hanover Square The charity had the following transactions with the PCC, a charity under common control: - paid general moieties in the period of £60,250 (2024: £62,900); - made payments and grants in the period totalling £16,379 (2024: £27,136) for the maintenance of St George's Church and Grosvenor Chapel; - acted as an agent in arranging a loan, as more fully described in note 15.” — page 25
“The St George's Hanover Square Foundation The charity had the following transactions with St George's Hanover Square Foundation, a charity under common control: - paid general moieties in the period of £41,682 (2024: £37,740).”
“The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St George Hanover Square The charity had the following transactions with the PCC, a charity under common control: - paid general moieties in the period of £60,250 (2024: £62,900); - made payments and grants in the period totalling £16,379 (2024: £27,136) for the maintenance of St George's Church and Grosvenor Chapel; - acted as an agent in arranging a loan, as more fully described in note 15.” — page 25
“The St George's Hanover Square Foundation The charity had the following transactions with St George's Hanover Square Foundation, a charity under common control: - paid general moieties in the period of £41,682 (2024: £37,740).”
“However, the charity acted as an agent in arranging these for SGHS Enterprises Limited, the trading subsidiary of The PCC, a charity under common control.” — page 22
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: SGHS ENTERPRISES LIMITED Companies House 10023760 · Financial health read from its filings
- Equity: £100
- Average employees: 3
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £544k | £586k |
| 31/08/2024 | £570k | £621k |
| 31/08/2023 | £807k | £939k |
| 25/03/2022 | £513k | £563k |
| 25/03/2021 | £476k | £616k |
Common questions
Is HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds £20,030,557 in total funds, comprising restricted and endowment funds, with no free reserves as all funds are restricted by their terms. The trustees confirm that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue in business. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Rothmans Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHEAM | 1 | £937 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY | £544k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| HYDE CHAPEL, GEE CROSS (CONGREGATION) | £33k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WESTMINSTER PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £94k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WESTBURY PARK LOCAL ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP | £337k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PARISH ESTATE | £60k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STOW PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE | £66k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |