CECIL AND HILDA LEWIS CHARITABLE TRUST
The Cecil and Hilda Lewis Charitable Trust is a grant making trust that makes awards to other registered charities engaged in the welfare of the elderly, disabled and children, and to educational and cultural organisations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £3,596,947, an increase from the previous year's £3,362,603. The charity generated £157,545 in investment income and spent £165,452, resulting in a net expense before investment gains of £7,907, which was offset by a £242,251 gain on quoted investments. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees will maintain the fund to guarantee investment income in the future but may on occasions distribute monies from its general funds.”
“During the year, Wise Advisers, a business owned by Roger Wise, a Trustee, received £12,000 (2024 - £12,000) from the Trust in respect of professional services provided. At the year end, the trust owed Wise Advisers £4,000 (2024 - £4,000)” — page 14
Trustees
- ALAN FREDERICK MASON
- Robert Lewis
- Roger Frank Wise
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £158k | £165k |
| 31/12/2024 | £158k | £165k |
| 31/12/2023 | £203k | £3.6m |
| 31/12/2022 | £307k | £38k |
| 31/12/2021 | £278k | £264k |
Common questions
Is CECIL AND HILDA LEWIS CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £3,596,947, an increase from the previous year's £3,362,603. The charity generated £157,545 in investment income and spent £165,452, resulting in a net expense before investment gains of £7,907, which was offset by a £242,251 gain on quoted investments. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.