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Sir Donald And Lady Edna Wilson Charitable Trust

The objectives of the trust are to make charitable donations to charities and other deserving causes.It administers donations from private individuals and distributes to charities of worthwhile causes covering areas such as health, education, children and hospices etc.

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Activities & Mission

The objectives of the trust are to make charitable donations to charities and other deserving causes.It administers donations from private individuals and distributes to charities of worthwhile causes covering areas such as health, education, children and hospices etc.

Grants

Sir Donald And Lady Edna Wilson Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£363,992
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes

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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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£297,021
Latest Expenditure
£349,969

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 92.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £400,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £60,997
Other Income £52,430

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £363,992
Raising Funds £13,725
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £363,992
Other Expenditure £15,078

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£297,021
£349,9690 / 0
2025
£513,427
£392,795£363,992£7,009,797£7,009,7970 / 0
2024
£334,071
£348,5810 / 0
2023
£358,430
£449,8080 / 0
2022
£465,319
£415,8940 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Sir Donald And Lady Edna Wilson Charitable Trust

What does Sir Donald And Lady Edna Wilson Charitable Trust do?

The objectives of the trust are to make charitable donations to charities and other deserving causes.It administers donations from private individuals and distributes to charities of worthwhile causes covering areas such as health, education, children and hospices etc.

How much income did Sir Donald And Lady Edna Wilson Charitable Trust report in 2026?

Sir Donald And Lady Edna Wilson Charitable Trust reported total income of £297k and reported expenditure of £350k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sir Donald And Lady Edna Wilson Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Sir Donald And Lady Edna Wilson Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 July 1997 as charity number 1063669. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Sir Donald And Lady Edna Wilson Charitable Trust?

Sir Donald And Lady Edna Wilson Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sir Donald And Lady Edna Wilson Charitable Trust operate?

Sir Donald And Lady Edna Wilson Charitable Trust operates across 10 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Conwy and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Sir Donald And Lady Edna Wilson Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Sir Donald And Lady Edna Wilson Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1063669.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
29 July 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3939915
Charity Number
1063669

Trustees

EDWARD GETHIN REES
GARETH VAUGHAN KELLY
Lucy Blanche Probert

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Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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