THE WOLFSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust recorded a positive return on assets of £2.49 million, with total net assets standing at £46.2 million. The trustees consider reserves to be available at a level enabling them to plan with confidence for the future, supported by liquid assets of £3.8 million in cash and gilts. The independent auditors confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the Trust's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, one employee received emoluments between £90,000 and £100,000.” — page 20
“During the year, one employee received emoluments between £90,000 and £100,000.” — page 20
“They have agreed that at least £2.5 million should be retained in a combination of cash and short-dated gilts.”
“As allowed by the trust deed, consultancy fees of £3,000 were paid to each of Lord Turnberg and Sir Michael Pepper (2024: £2,500 each to Lord Turnberg and Sir Michael Pepper) in connection with their work undertaken in advising on applications to the Wolfson Family Charitable Trust.” — page 20
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- THE HON MRS LAURA HELEN WOLFSON TOWNSLEYchair
- ALEXANDRA JANE WOLFSON HALAMISH
- DAME JANET FRANCES WOLFSON DE BOTTON DBE
- LORD TURNBERG MD FRCP
- Martin Paisner CBE MA LLM
- SIR BERNARD ANTHONY RIX
- SIR IAN GAINSFORD
- Sir Michael Pepper
- THE HON MRS ELIZABETH WOLFSON PELTZ
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.3m | £2.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.2m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.1m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £950k | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.5m | £2.3m |
Common questions
Is THE WOLFSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Trust recorded a positive return on assets of £2.49 million, with total net assets standing at £46.2 million. The trustees consider reserves to be available at a level enabling them to plan with confidence for the future, supported by liquid assets of £3.8 million in cash and gilts. The independent auditors confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the Trust's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE WOLFSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £90,001 - £100,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BENESCO CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £15.2m |
| CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO | 1 | £100k |
| THE HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS' CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.WILFRID, GRAPPENHALL | 1 | £6k |
| CHELSEA ACADEMY FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |