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The General Charity Fund

Also known as: Col W W Pilkington Will Trusts - the General Charity Fund, Pilkington General Charity Fund

Donations are made to registered charities in the Arts, Drugs, Medical and Environment fields.

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Activities & Mission

Donations are made to registered charities in the Arts, Drugs, Medical and Environment fields.

Grants

The General Charity Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£60,430
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£58,618
Latest Expenditure
£60,430

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 103.1%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£58,618
£60,4300 / 0
2024
£60,980
£12,8590 / 0
2023
£54,506
£63,7920 / 0
2022
£54,330
£13,3230 / 0
2021
£42,822
£58,3660 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The General Charity Fund

What does The General Charity Fund do?

Donations are made to registered charities in the Arts, Drugs, Medical and Environment fields.

How much income did The General Charity Fund report in 2025?

The General Charity Fund reported total income of £59k and reported expenditure of £60k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The General Charity Fund registered as a charity?

The General Charity Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 June 1964 as charity number 234710. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs The General Charity Fund?

The General Charity Fund 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 General Charity Fund operate?

The General Charity Fund operates across 5 areas, including Knowsley, Liverpool City, Sefton and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The General Charity Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The General Charity Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 234710.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
16 June 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
234710
Charity Number
234710

Trustees

ARNOLD PHILIP PILKINGTON
Also governs 2 other charities
Eleanor India Ashton
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Col W W Pilkington Will Trusts - the General Charity Fund
  • Pilkington General Charity Fund

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