The Hadley Trust

The Trust's objectives are primarily, but not exclusively, to assist in creating opportunities for people who are disadvantaged to improve their situation, either by financial assistance, involvement in project and support work or research into the causes of, and means to alleviate, hardship.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£13,022,676

Latest Expenditure

£5,233,109

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 36.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 7% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample: 208). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 38% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 28% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,976,000

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £7,039,491

Other Income £7,185

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,699,948

Raising Funds £533,161

Governance £153,750

Grants to Institutions £4,336,067

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£13,022,676	£5,233,109	£4,699,948	£338,595,256	£0	3 / 0
2024	£6,603,294	£5,279,805	£4,803,945	£345,593,259	£0	3 / 0
2023	£6,131,058	£4,224,420	£3,812,387	£296,584,263	£0	3 / 0
2022	£4,628,021	£4,642,116	£4,216,670	£348,631,019	£0	3 / 0
2021	£1,749,245	£4,201,070	£3,785,759	£287,220,528	£0	2 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Hadley Trust

What does The Hadley Trust do?

How much income did The Hadley Trust report in 2025?

The Hadley Trust reported total income of £13.02m and reported expenditure of £5.23m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Hadley Trust?

The Hadley Trust has a program ratio of 36.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample of 208 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Hadley Trust registered as a charity?

The Hadley Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 October 1997 as charity number 1064823. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs The Hadley Trust?

The Hadley Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is KATHERINE ELIZABETH PRIDEAUX. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Hadley Trust operate?

The Hadley Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Hadley Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Hadley Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1064823.