CHARLES WILLIAMS CHARITY
To assist the governors of Caerleon Endowed Schools in discharging their obligations under the various Education Acts in respect of the maintenance of the Schools and to provide the Schools with special benefits not normally provided by the Local Education Authority. In addition, grants and financial assistance are awarded to students and young people living in the area of benefit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £1,302,839, which the trustees intend to maintain to cover commitments to the current school repair project. The charity reports a strong investment performance with a 14.0% return and no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, Charles Williams Charity received investment income totalling £1,865 (2024: £1,972) on behalf of the Church and Road Estate. Following movement in the year, at 31 October 2025, £1,864 was due to the Church and Road Estate (2024: £973) and is included in other creditors.” — page 23
Trustees
- JULIO BENAVIDESchair
- Barbara Ruth Kehoe
- Cllr Claire Baker-Westhead
- Cllr Stephen Cocks
- GARETH WYN EDWARDS
- Gail Gails
- Jason Hughes
- Kevin Davies
- MICHAEL IVOR SANSOM
- Paul Burley
- Ralph Wessel
- Rev SUSAN AVARINA PRATTEN
- STEPHEN MARSHALL OBE
- Timothy Ford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £195k | £164k |
| 31/10/2024 | £198k | £174k |
| 31/10/2023 | £177k | £462k |
| 31/10/2022 | £163k | £163k |
| 31/10/2021 | £169k | £91k |
Common questions
Is CHARLES WILLIAMS CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £1,302,839, which the trustees intend to maintain to cover commitments to the current school repair project. The charity reports a strong investment performance with a 14.0% return and no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES WILLIAMS CHARITY | £195k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARITY OF WILLIAM WILLIAMS | £596k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EGLWYS EFENGYLAIDD CAERFYRDDIN | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILLIAMS COLLEGE OXFORD PROGRAMME | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND LEEDS GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £617k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| The King's School Worcester Charitable Trust | £494k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |