WAKEFIELD TRUST
The Trust: (a) Makes grants for conservation/heritage/training purposes, mainly in Devon and exceptionally elsewhere. (b) Has links with the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased slightly from £2,624,772 to £2,622,917 due to a net expenditure of £1,855 against investment income of £70,337. The charity awarded £43,150 in grants during the year, with unrestricted funds covering all activities. The trustees report that resources are adequate and no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“Investment income 70,337”
Trustees
- CHARLES DAVID TORLESSEchair
- DR TOM MITCHELL
- Helen Torlesse
- JACK HUMPHRY BARING WAKEFIELD
- JANET MITCHELL
- JOHN CHARLES TORLESSE
- MR EDD MITCHELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £70k | £67k |
| 31/07/2024 | £57k | £69k |
| 31/07/2023 | £52k | £130k |
| 31/07/2022 | £53k | £68k |
| 31/07/2021 | £48k | £59k |
Common questions
Is WAKEFIELD TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased slightly from £2,624,772 to £2,622,917 due to a net expenditure of £1,855 against investment income of £70,337. The charity awarded £43,150 in grants during the year, with unrestricted funds covering all activities. The trustees report that resources are adequate and no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.