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The Charity Of William Williams

Also known as: William Williams Charity

Grant making charity for the relief of the poor, sick and for educational needs

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Activities & Mission

Grant making charity for the relief of the poor, sick and for educational needs

Grants

The Charity Of William Williams is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£43,702
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives 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
£596,170
Latest Expenditure
£450,793

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 56.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 348). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 74.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 16% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 39.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 8% 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

Donations & Legacies £9,900
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £583,357
Other Income £2,913

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £335,464
Raising Funds £114,922
Governance £62,448
Grants to Institutions £43,702
Other Expenditure £407

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
£596,170
£450,793£335,464£9,205,984£789,6620 / 0
2024
£584,030
£840,104£731,890£9,133,457£229,0290 / 0
2023
£562,975
£394,809£268,939£9,731,747£1,191,8960 / 0
2022
£563,454
£343,285£242,409£9,578,965£1,074,5780 / 0
2021
£463,534
£385,8110 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Charity Of William Williams

What does The Charity Of William Williams do?

Grant making charity for the relief of the poor, sick and for educational needs

How much income did The Charity Of William Williams report in 2025?

The Charity Of William Williams reported total income of £596k and reported expenditure of £451k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Charity Of William Williams?

The Charity Of William Williams has a program ratio of 56.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 348 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Charity Of William Williams registered as a charity?

The Charity Of William Williams was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 February 1969 as charity number 202188. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs The Charity Of William Williams?

The Charity Of William Williams is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT COWLEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Charity Of William Williams operate?

The Charity Of William Williams operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Charity Of William Williams a registered charity?

Yes — The Charity Of William Williams is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 202188.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 February 1969
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
202188
Charity Number
202188

Other notable Charitable activities charities

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Trustees

ROBERT COWLEY Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Andy Hollingshead
CAROLE SHARP
Colin Stevens
HAYDN WHITE
Also governs 1 other charity
Helen Jacqueline Lacey
RICHARD PRIDEAUX-BRUNE

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • William Williams Charity

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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