The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust
makes grants to charitable causes, typically those within Tyne and Wear and its immediate surrounds which aim to ease social deprivation and / or enrich the fabric of the local community and / or the quality of life of individuals within that community
Activities & Mission
makes grants to charitable causes, typically those within Tyne and Wear and its immediate surrounds which aim to ease social deprivation and / or enrich the fabric of the local community and / or the quality of life of individuals within that community
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Charitable activities 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £444,482 | £909,799 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £500,920 | £950,999 | £908,885 | £22,136,326 | £22,136,326 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £366,886 | £926,449 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £445,097 | £931,456 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £469,696 | £700,460 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust
What does The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust do?
makes grants to charitable causes, typically those within Tyne and Wear and its immediate surrounds which aim to ease social deprivation and / or enrich the fabric of the local community and / or the quality of life of individuals within that community
How much income did The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust reported total income of £444k and reported expenditure of £910k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust?
The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 167.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 1990 as charity number 802749. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust?
The 1989 Willan 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 The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust operate?
The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust operates across 10 areas, including Darlington, Durham, Gateshead and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 802749.
Details
Philanthropy House
Woodbine Road
Gosforth
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE3 1DD
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