W G EDWARDS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Registered charity 293312 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Assist with provision of care for older people through existing charities, principally capital projects but also innovative schemes for ongoing care.

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Latest income
£154k
Latest spending
£129k
Registered
1985
Accounts read
FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that the charity effectively operated at a break-even position with all costs covered by dividend income. Net assets increased significantly due to a one-off investment revaluation gain, while charitable expenditure decreased slightly compared to the prior year.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Investments
“Income generated through investments has remained consistent.”
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Payments made to Mrs T Mackie, wife of a trustee.
“As detailed in note 16 to the accounts, we have disclosed payments made to Mrs T Mackie as a related party transaction.” — page 26
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Robson Laidler Accountants Limited. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Newcastle Upon Tyne City · Northern Ireland · Scotland

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2026£154k£129k
05/04/2025£155k£136k
05/04/2024£154k£129k
05/04/2023£151k£131k
05/04/2022£144k£125k

Common questions

Is W G EDWARDS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity effectively operated at a break-even position with all costs covered by dividend income. Net assets increased significantly due to a one-off investment revaluation gain, while charitable expenditure decreased slightly compared to the prior year. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Robson Laidler Accountants Limited.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
W G EDWARDS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION£154k—0unclear—no doubt
THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION FY2026£184k—0unclear—no doubt
EDWARDS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST FY2025£133k—0unclear—no doubt
THE EDGWARE FOUNDATION FY2025£304k—0unclear—no doubt
WINDSOR ROAD FOUNDATION FY2025£101kUnder £60,0000above—no doubt
SIR HENRY EDWARDS' CHARITIES FY2024£112k—0unclear—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.