HAMAMELIS TRUST
The main areas of work are for medical research and ecological conservation. Grants made in each year are split into approximately equal proportions between each area. Generally the trust makes grants to institutions and not to individuals. Projects outside the UK are not considered. Projects in the Godalming and Surrey areas are given special interest.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the trust reported a net deficit of £534,528.97 for the year ended 5 April 2025, primarily due to a significant increase in grants paid to £1,080,500.00 compared to £58,500.00 in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, cash reserves decreased to £100,155.55 from £634,684.52, while the investment portfolio value fell to £3,104,746.44. The trustees note that the trust has no ongoing financial commitments requiring it to maintain reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust has no ongoing financial commitments that require it to maintain reserves.” — page 5
Trustees
- DR STONE
- LAURA DADSWELL
- Philip John Horton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £87k | £1.1m |
| 05/04/2024 | £116k | £113k |
| 05/04/2023 | £109k | £137k |
| 05/04/2022 | £91k | £120k |
| 05/04/2021 | £88k | £156k |
Common questions
Is HAMAMELIS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the trust reported a net deficit of £534,528.97 for the year ended 5 April 2025, primarily due to a significant increase in grants paid to £1,080,500.00 compared to £58,500.00 in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, cash reserves decreased to £100,155.55 from £634,684.52, while the investment portfolio value fell to £3,104,746.44. The trustees note that the trust has no ongoing financial commitments requiring it to maintain reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.