THE WIDOWS, ORPHANS AND DEPENDANTS SOCIETY OF THE CHURCH IN WALES
The main object of the Society is to provide financial assistance to widow(er)s, orphans and dependants of deceased clergy who have previously served in the ministry of the Church in Wales.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds decreased to £541,643, which the trustees believe is in the region of the most appropriate level of general fund reserves. The charity is dependent on Diocesan Boards of Finance to cover a shortfall of approximately £100,000 per annum between total annual income and grants awarded. The trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern, noting no material uncertainty exists.
What the accounts disclose
“Accordingly, the Trustees believe that the most appropriate level of general fund reserves is in the region of £540,000.”
“The Representative Body met the administrative expenses of the Society.” — page 17
“During the year, until Jan 2026, Mr P Lea was a member of both the Widows, Orphans and Dependants Society of the Church in Wales, and the Representative Body of the Church in Wales.” — page 17
“The Representative Body met the administrative expenses of the Society.” — page 17
“During the year, until Jan 2026, Mr P Lea was a member of both the Widows, Orphans and Dependants Society of the Church in Wales, and the Representative Body of the Church in Wales.” — page 17
“The Representative Body met the administrative expenses of the Society.” — page 17
“During the year, until Jan 2026, Mr P Lea was a member of both the Widows, Orphans and Dependants Society of the Church in Wales, and the Representative Body of the Church in Wales.” — page 17
Trustees
- Timothy Llewelynchair
- Christine Jones
- Clare Morgan
- Gillian Brenda Knight
- Rev Andrew Stuart Grimwood
- Rev Caroline Ann Owen
- Rev Jeremy Harris
- Rosamund Helen Crawford
- The Venerable John Harvey
- The Venerable Matthew Hill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £143k | £220k |
| 31/12/2024 | £160k | £211k |
| 31/12/2023 | £137k | £146k |
| 31/12/2022 | £121k | £137k |
| 31/12/2021 | £94k | £103k |
Common questions
Is THE WIDOWS, ORPHANS AND DEPENDANTS SOCIETY OF THE CHURCH IN WALES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds decreased to £541,643, which the trustees believe is in the region of the most appropriate level of general fund reserves. The charity is dependent on Diocesan Boards of Finance to cover a shortfall of approximately £100,000 per annum between total annual income and grants awarded. The trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern, noting no material uncertainty exists. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £10k |
| THE ARCHBISHOPS' COUNCIL | 1 | £21.2m |
| THE HOME OF DEVENISH | 1 | £108k |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE TOBACCO PIPE MAKERS AND TOBACCO TRADE BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £4k |
| CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' LIVERY CHARITY | 1 | £3k |
| CORDWAINERS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER WEST HARROW | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- GOVERNORS OF THE CHARITY FOR RELIEF OF THE POOR WIDOWS AND CHILDREN OF CLERGYMEN (COMMONLY CALLED CLERGY SUPPORT TRUST)
- THE SOCIETY FOR RELIEF OF WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF MEDICAL MEN
- WORCESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE LIMITED
- 'CITY OF LONDON POLICE WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS' FUND
- THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PENSIONS BOARD
- WICKFORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WIDOWS, ORPHANS AND DEPENDANTS SOCIETY OF THE CHURCH IN WALES | £143k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GOVERNORS OF THE CHARITY FOR RELIEF OF THE POOR WIDOWS AND CHILDREN OF CLERGYMEN (COMMONLY CALLED CLERGY SUPPORT TRUST) | £4.5m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY FOR RELIEF OF WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF MEDICAL MEN | £256k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORCESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE LIMITED | £10.6m | above £60,000 | 3 | above | — | no doubt |
| 'CITY OF LONDON POLICE WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS' FUND | £369k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PENSIONS BOARD | £42.0m | £270,001 - £280,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |