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WILLIAM KENDALL'S CHARITY (WAX CHANDLERS COMPANY)

Registered charity 228361 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as WILLIAM KENDALL'S BEQUEST, WILLIAM KENDALLS CHARITY (WAX CHANDLES COMPANY)

Latest income
£172k
Latest spending
£138k
Registered
1964
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity holds total net assets of £6,413,734, comprising a permanent endowment fund and restricted income funds. The trustees report that the charity does not carry free reserves, as all objectives are met through the use of the Endowment Fund and Restricted Funds. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts do not comply with applicable requirements.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“The charity does not carry free reserves as all its objectives are met through the use of the Endowment Fund and the Restricted Fund.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout London

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£172k£138k
31/03/2024£164k£120k
31/03/2023£143k£146k
31/03/2022£126k£92k
31/03/2021£150k£81k

Common questions

Is WILLIAM KENDALL'S CHARITY (WAX CHANDLERS COMPANY) financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity holds total net assets of £6,413,734, comprising a permanent endowment fund and restricted income funds. The trustees report that the charity does not carry free reserves, as all objectives are met through the use of the Endowment Fund and Restricted Funds. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts do not comply with applicable requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Funders of similar charities

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FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
SF FOUNDATION1£33k
THE KNIGHTLAND FOUNDATION1£30k
THE BLAKEY FOUNDATION1£10k

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