THE HALE TRUST
GRANTS TO BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE AGE OF 25
Objects
A) IN AWARDING TO BENEFICIARIES SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES, MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES OR GRANTS TENABLE AT ANY SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, OR OTHER PLACE OF LEARNING, APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES. (B) IN PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, OUTFITS, CLOTHING, TOOLS, INSTRUMENTS OR BOOKS TO HELP BENEFICIARIES ON LEAVING SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OR ANY OTHER EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT, TO PREPARE FOR, OR RE-ENTER A PROFESSION, TRADE OR CALLING. (C) IN AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS OR MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES TO ENABLE BENEFICIARIES TO TRAVEL ABROAD TO PURSUE THEIR EDUCATION; (D) IN PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ANY CHARITABLE VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION THE OBJECT OF WHICH ARE DIRECTED TO ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF, OR IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR BENEFICIARIES BY DEVELOPING THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND MORAL CAPACITIES THROUGH THEIR LEISURE-TIME ACTIVITIES; (F) IN DEFRAYING THE COST OF APPRENTICING BENEFICIARIES TO SOME USEFUL TRADE OR, OCCUPATIONS; (G) IN OTHERWISE PROMOTING THE EDUCATION (INCLUDING SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL TRAINING) OF BENEFICIARIES. (2) IN THE ALLOCATION OF BENEFITS, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE REGARD TO THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATION IN THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,330,939, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet charitable objectives without a specific reserves policy. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £2,635 for the year, driven by charitable expenditure exceeding investment income and gains. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income from invested funds amounted to £34,263” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
Trustees
- Guy Neville Humphry-Bakerchair
- Heather Raynor Kelso
- Rachel Tamar Newns
- Sarah Charlotte Wilkinson
- Sarah Claire Henderson
- Stuart Paterson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £34k | £58k |
| 31/03/2024 | £39k | £62k |
| 31/03/2023 | £42k | £64k |
| 31/03/2022 | £45k | £56k |
| 31/03/2021 | £40k | £45k |
Common questions
Is THE HALE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,330,939, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet charitable objectives without a specific reserves policy. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £2,635 for the year, driven by charitable expenditure exceeding investment income and gains. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.