John Holford's Charity
The objects of the John Holford Charity are the relieving either generally or individually persons resident in the parish of Clutton, parish of Middlewich, Borough of Congleton and part of Astbury who are in conditions of need, hardship and distress.
Activities & Mission
The objects of the John Holford Charity are the relieving either generally or individually persons resident in the parish of Clutton, parish of Middlewich, Borough of Congleton and part of Astbury who are in conditions of need, hardship and distress.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £613,154 | £290,007 | £96,402 | £5,275,905 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £256,144 | £94,995 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £117,036 | £88,950 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £117,420 | £94,353 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £91,936 | £99,123 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about John Holford's Charity
What does John Holford's Charity do?
The objects of the John Holford Charity are the relieving either generally or individually persons resident in the parish of Clutton, parish of Middlewich, Borough of Congleton and part of Astbury who are in conditions of need, hardship and distress.
How much income did John Holford's Charity report in 2024?
John Holford's Charity reported total income of £613k and reported expenditure of £290k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is John Holford's Charity?
John Holford's Charity has a program ratio of 15.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was John Holford's Charity registered as a charity?
John Holford's Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 1984 as charity number 223046. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs John Holford's Charity?
John Holford's Charity is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does John Holford's Charity operate?
John Holford's Charity operates across 2 areas: Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester.
Is John Holford's Charity a registered charity?
Yes — John Holford's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 223046.
Details
St. Peters Church
Watergate Street
CHESTER
CH1 2LA
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- 14 May 2026
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