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The Helen Hamlyn Trust

The Trust's core aim is to initiate and support innovative medium to long term projects which will effect lasting change and improve quality of life.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust's core aim is to initiate and support innovative medium to long term projects which will effect lasting change and improve quality of life.

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
£6,507,405
Latest Expenditure
£6,328,832

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,215,794
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £291,611
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,303,176
Raising Funds £25,656
Governance £57,828
Grants to Institutions £5,682,515
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£6,507,405
£6,328,832£6,303,176£3,846,919£3,841,4623 / 0
2024
£5,246,628
£6,839,675£6,813,652£3,879,704£3,874,2453 / 1
2023
£2,252,292
£2,459,181£2,432,848£5,172,833£5,167,3753 / 1
2022
£7,398,576
£7,602,088£7,571,448£5,933,073£5,933,0733 / 1
2021
£2,192,156
£2,724,753£2,695,189£5,981,249£5,975,7913 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Helen Hamlyn Trust

What does The Helen Hamlyn Trust do?

The Trust's core aim is to initiate and support innovative medium to long term projects which will effect lasting change and improve quality of life.

How much income did The Helen Hamlyn Trust report in 2025?

The Helen Hamlyn Trust reported total income of £6.51m and reported expenditure of £6.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Helen Hamlyn Trust registered as a charity?

The Helen Hamlyn Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 January 2001 as charity number 1084839. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs The Helen Hamlyn Trust?

The Helen Hamlyn Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is LADY HAMLYN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Helen Hamlyn Trust operate?

The Helen Hamlyn Trust operates across 5 areas, including India, Italy, Portugal and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Helen Hamlyn Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Helen Hamlyn Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084839.

Details

Address
Unit 1
Drayton House Court
Drayton St. Leonard
Oxfordshire
OX10 7BG
Registration Date
31 January 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3978891
Charity Number
1084839

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Trustees

LADY HAMLYN Chair
Baroness Gail Rebuck
BRENDAN HURLEY CAHILL
DR KATE GAVRON
Dr Sarah Elizabeth Thomas
Lord Ara Warkais Darzi
MARGARET ROICE O'RORKE
Professor Dame Alison Margaret Peacock
Also governs 2 other charities
Professor Deborah Anne Swallow
Also governs 1 other charity
STEPHEN RICHARD LEWIN

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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