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Lady Hewley's Charity

The making of grants to Ministers, Retired Ministers and their Widows who are members of the United Reformed or Baptist churches and also students who are studying for ministries in these churches and attending certain specified colleges. Preference is given to those fro the Northern Counties of England. The management of Almshouses belonging to the trust in York

Activities & Mission

The making of grants to Ministers, Retired Ministers and their Widows who are members of the United Reformed or Baptist churches and also students who are studying for ministries in these churches and attending certain specified colleges. Preference is given to those fro the Northern Counties of England. The management of Almshouses belonging to the trust in York

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£857,566
Latest Expenditure
£505,499

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 50.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 85.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 27.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £50,643
Investments £361,052
Other Income £445,871

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £432,333
Raising Funds £73,166
Governance £63,778
Grants to Institutions £93,675
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£857,566
£505,499£432,333£20,604,927£380,6810 / 5
2024
£463,086
£580,9650 / 5
2023
£377,665
£525,9840 / 5
2022
£438,848
£401,5650 / 4
2021
£287,865
£451,0980 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lady Hewley's Charity

What does Lady Hewley's Charity do?

The making of grants to Ministers, Retired Ministers and their Widows who are members of the United Reformed or Baptist churches and also students who are studying for ministries in these churches and attending certain specified colleges. Preference is given to those fro the Northern Counties of England. The management of Almshouses belonging to the trust in York

How much income did Lady Hewley's Charity report in 2025?

Lady Hewley's Charity reported total income of £858k and reported expenditure of £505k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Lady Hewley's Charity?

Lady Hewley's Charity has a program ratio of 50.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Lady Hewley's Charity registered as a charity?

Lady Hewley's Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 October 1963 as charity number 230043. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Lady Hewley's Charity?

Lady Hewley'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 Lady Hewley's Charity operate?

Lady Hewley's Charity operates across 3 areas: City Of York, Lancashire and Northumberland.

Is Lady Hewley's Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Lady Hewley's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 230043.

Details

Address
MILITARY HOUSE
24 CASTLE STREET
CHESTER
CH1 2DS
Registration Date
25 October 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
230043
Charity Number
230043

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Trustees

Alastair Forsyth
Dr Andrew Graydon
Dr DAVID STUART ROBINSON
Dr PHILLIP ARTHUR THAKE
NEIL MACKENZIE
Also governs 4 other charities
Rev John Bentham
Rev PHILIP ANDREW JUMP
Also governs 9 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Charitable activities Education Housing Religion

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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