May Hearnshaw Charitable Trust
Also known as: May Hearnshaw's Charity
Wholly or mainly for the inhabitants of the United Kingdom. It is the policy of the trustees to support either national charities or charities working principally in the South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, East Lancashire and Cheshire areas.
Activities & Mission
Wholly or mainly for the inhabitants of the United Kingdom. It is the policy of the trustees to support either national charities or charities working principally in the South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, East Lancashire and Cheshire areas.
Grants
May Hearnshaw Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £102,394
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation or housing
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
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £101,365 | £102,394 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £99,305 | £88,063 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £100,980 | £72,101 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £88,408 | £82,295 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £73,718 | £60,477 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about May Hearnshaw Charitable Trust
What does May Hearnshaw Charitable Trust do?
Wholly or mainly for the inhabitants of the United Kingdom. It is the policy of the trustees to support either national charities or charities working principally in the South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, East Lancashire and Cheshire areas.
How much income did May Hearnshaw Charitable Trust report in 2025?
May Hearnshaw Charitable Trust reported total income of £101k and reported expenditure of £102k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was May Hearnshaw Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
May Hearnshaw Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 February 1992 as charity number 1008638. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs May Hearnshaw Charitable Trust?
May Hearnshaw Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does May Hearnshaw Charitable Trust operate?
May Hearnshaw Charitable Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is May Hearnshaw Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — May Hearnshaw Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1008638.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- May Hearnshaw's Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated