The Hartley Trust

Also known as: Donnington Hospital

Management of Almshouses

Activities & Mission

Management of Almshouses

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

Oxfordshire West Berkshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,709,329

Latest Expenditure

£2,093,748

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 42.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 7% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 55.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 23.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 22% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £468,121

Other Trading £663,745

Investments £1,571,197

Other Income £6,266

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,153,174

Raising Funds £448,363

Governance £33,819

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £492,211

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,709,329	£2,093,748	£1,153,174	£55,676,048	£55,676,048	9 / 0
2023	£1,926,578	£2,315,660	£1,082,347	£52,567,064	£52,567,064	9 / 0
2022	£1,849,113	£1,877,543	£1,093,862	£48,197,420	£48,197,420	10 / 0
2021	£1,980,099	£1,707,431	£1,089,519	£47,542,989	£47,542,989	10 / 0
2020	£1,613,178	£1,271,057	£967,434	£40,421,941	£40,421,941	8 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Hartley Trust

What does The Hartley Trust do?

Management of Almshouses

How much income did The Hartley Trust report in 2024?

The Hartley Trust reported total income of £2.71m and reported expenditure of £2.09m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Hartley Trust?

The Hartley Trust has a program ratio of 42.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Hartley Trust registered as a charity?

The Hartley Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 August 1963 as charity number 226021. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Hartley Trust?

The Hartley Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Hartley Trust operate?

The Hartley Trust operates across 2 areas: Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.

Is The Hartley Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Hartley Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 226021.