DAME VIOLET WILLS WILL TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £3,913,642 to £3,655,793, primarily due to a £283,422 loss on investment revaluations. Unrestricted reserves stood at £252,030, which the trustees confirm remains above their stated policy target of one year's grants. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves remain above the minimum level set by the Trustees, namely one year's grants.” — page 3
Trustees
- TIM BAINESchair
- GUY BIGGIN
- MR MARK NAUGHTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £135k | £121k |
| 31/03/2024 | £137k | £123k |
| 31/03/2023 | £127k | £101k |
| 31/03/2022 | £116k | £102k |
| 31/03/2021 | £104k | £94k |
Common questions
Is DAME VIOLET WILLS WILL TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £3,913,642 to £3,655,793, primarily due to a £283,422 loss on investment revaluations. Unrestricted reserves stood at £252,030, which the trustees confirm remains above their stated policy target of one year's grants. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Lawes & Co UK Limited.
Who funds DAME VIOLET WILLS WILL TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DAME VIOLET WILLS WILL TRUST as a grant recipient include CORAM LIFE EDUCATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CORAM LIFE EDUCATION | FY2024 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SIR JOSEPH WILLIAMSON'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £62k |
| THE LONGFORD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| RICHARD WATTS AND THE CITY OF ROCHESTER ALMSHOUSE CHARITIES | 1 | £100 |