Edward Holt Trust
The Edward Holt Trust operates across Greater Manchester. Its principal activity is maintaining Holt House in Didsbury, which provides accommodation for older people with limited means. Recently the Trust has sought ways to have a more strategic impact on disadvantaged people in the area by assisting a number of homelessness projects with capital funds and other support costs.
Activities & Mission
The Edward Holt Trust operates across Greater Manchester. Its principal activity is maintaining Holt House in Didsbury, which provides accommodation for older people with limited means. Recently the Trust has sought ways to have a more strategic impact on disadvantaged people in the area by assisting a number of homelessness projects with capital funds and other support costs.
Grants
Edward Holt Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £622,945
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- disability and the prevention or relief of poverty
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — Edward Holt Trust (organisation 224741)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £254,680 | £622,945 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £256,687 | £490,315 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £240,314 | £574,118 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £235,226 | £488,601 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Edward Holt Trust
What does Edward Holt Trust do?
The Edward Holt Trust operates across Greater Manchester. Its principal activity is maintaining Holt House in Didsbury, which provides accommodation for older people with limited means. Recently the Trust has sought ways to have a more strategic impact on disadvantaged people in the area by assisting a number of homelessness projects with capital funds and other support costs.
How much income did Edward Holt Trust report in 2025?
Edward Holt Trust reported total income of £255k and reported expenditure of £623k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Edward Holt Trust registered as a charity?
Edward Holt Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 March 2020 as charity number 1188344. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Edward Holt Trust?
Edward Holt Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Peter Kershaw. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Edward Holt Trust operate?
Edward Holt Trust operates across 10 areas, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester City and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Edward Holt Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Edward Holt Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188344.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated