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Dr Daniel Williams (commonly Known As Dr Williams's Trust)

Also known as: Dr Williams's Trust, Dr Williamss Charity Dr Williamss Library

To support Dr Williams's Library and to maintain an educated Protestant Dissenting Ministry in England and Wales.

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Activities & Mission

To support Dr Williams's Library and to maintain an educated Protestant Dissenting Ministry in England and Wales.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income
£12,442,015
Latest Expenditure
£298,916

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 2.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 1% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 38% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 25% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £9,132
Charitable Activities £5,047
Other Trading £11,996,501
Investments £331,335
Other Income £100,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £266,853
Raising Funds £32,063
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£12,442,015
£298,916£266,853£16,144,766£04 / 2
2023
£217,248
£496,9100 / 2
2022
£271,319
£397,2390 / 8
2021
£299,756
£349,6970 / 8
2020
£302,048
£413,9670 / 9

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dr Daniel Williams (commonly Known As Dr Williams's Trust)

What does Dr Daniel Williams (commonly Known As Dr Williams's Trust) do?

To support Dr Williams's Library and to maintain an educated Protestant Dissenting Ministry in England and Wales.

How much income did Dr Daniel Williams (commonly Known As Dr Williams's Trust) report in 2024?

Dr Daniel Williams (commonly Known As Dr Williams's Trust) reported total income of £12.44m and reported expenditure of £299k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Dr Daniel Williams (commonly Known As Dr Williams's Trust)?

Dr Daniel Williams (commonly Known As Dr Williams's Trust) has a program ratio of 2.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Dr Daniel Williams (commonly Known As Dr Williams's Trust) registered as a charity?

Dr Daniel Williams (commonly Known As Dr Williams's Trust) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 May 1963 as charity number 214926. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Dr Daniel Williams (commonly Known As Dr Williams's Trust)?

Dr Daniel Williams (commonly Known As Dr Williams's Trust) is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dr Daniel Williams (commonly Known As Dr Williams's Trust) operate?

Dr Daniel Williams (commonly Known As Dr Williams's Trust) operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Dr Daniel Williams (commonly Known As Dr Williams's Trust) a registered charity?

Yes — Dr Daniel Williams (commonly Known As Dr Williams's Trust) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 214926.

Details

Address
Room 263
Senate House
Malet Street
London
Registration Date
17 May 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
214926
Charity Number
214926

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Trustees

ALAN ROBERT RUSTON
DEREK MCAULEY
Also governs 5 other charities
Dr DOREEN JANE WILLIAMS
Also governs 1 other charity
HOWARD RICHARD HAGUE
JEFFREY JAMES TEAGLE
MARGARET IRENE KIRK
Also governs 1 other charity
PROFESSOR GRAYSON McCLURE DITCHFIELD
PROFESSOR J CLYDE G BINFIELD
Rev Dr Ann Sonja Peart
Also governs 2 other charities
Rev Dr Michael Hopkins
Also governs 3 other charities
Rev Dr Robert Philip Pope
Rev Dr Robert Whiteman
Rev MARTIN NORMAN WHITELL
Also governs 2 other charities
Rev STEPHEN LEONARD COPSON
Also governs 2 other charities
Revd Dr Elaine Colechin
WILLIAM PETER FEATHERSTONE
Also governs 3 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Arts Religion

Also Known As

  • Dr Williams's Trust
  • Dr Williamss Charity Dr Williamss Library

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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