The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest

Activities & Mission

The relief of persons who are in need, hardship or distress, in the following order of priority: former officers of the regiment or of the former regiments, or their dependants, members or former members of the regiment or of the former regiments, or their dependants. Grants are made to deserving families and widows. Grants are also made to individuals and institutions.

Grants

The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to

organisations and individuals

Total spending (2025)

£26,781

Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.

Who it helps

children and young people, elderly people and other defined groups

What it supports

general charitable purposes, education and training 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.

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.

Financial Information