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Richard Watts Charities CIO

1. The relief of poverty of persons in the Medway unitary authority area, or who in the opinion of the trustees have a local connection with the Medway unitary authority area by the provision and maintenance of social housing in the form of alms-house accommodation. 2. The relief of people in the Medway unitary authority area who are in need by reason of financial hardship or other disadvantage,

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Activities & Mission

1. The relief of poverty of persons in the Medway unitary authority area, or who in the opinion of the trustees have a local connection with the Medway unitary authority area by the provision and maintenance of social housing in the form of alms-house accommodation. 2. The relief of people in the Medway unitary authority area who are in need by reason of financial hardship or other disadvantage,

Grants

Richard Watts Charities CIO makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£65,087
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, 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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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

Latest Income
£28,064,397
Latest Expenditure
£1,484,240

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 4.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 75.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 51.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £402
Charitable Activities £374,242
Other Trading £0
Investments £781,706
Other Income £26,908,047

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,123,199
Raising Funds £361,041
Governance £404,575
Grants to Institutions £65,087
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
£28,064,397
£1,484,240£1,123,199£27,061,365£1,604,81613 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Richard Watts Charities CIO

What does Richard Watts Charities CIO do?

1. The relief of poverty of persons in the Medway unitary authority area, or who in the opinion of the trustees have a local connection with the Medway unitary authority area by the provision and maintenance of social housing in the form of alms-house accommodation. 2. The relief of people in the Medway unitary authority area who are in need by reason of financial hardship or other disadvantage,

How much income did Richard Watts Charities CIO report in 2025?

Richard Watts Charities CIO reported total income of £28.06m and reported expenditure of £1.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Richard Watts Charities CIO registered as a charity?

Richard Watts Charities CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 September 2024 as charity number 1210119. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Richard Watts Charities CIO?

Richard Watts Charities CIO is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Timothy Newman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Richard Watts Charities CIO operate?

Richard Watts Charities CIO operates in Medway, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Richard Watts Charities CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Richard Watts Charities CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1210119.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
19 September 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5239575
Charity Number
1210119

Trustees

Timothy Newman Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alexandra Clarabut
Carolyn Mary Sims
Also governs 1 other charity
COLIN MCCARTHY
Also governs 1 other charity
Keith Povey
Also governs 1 other charity
Linda Reay
Also governs 1 other charity
PETER JAMES SMITH
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard Patteson-Knight
Also governs 1 other charity

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2 November 2026
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