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.
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.
Grants
The Helen Hamlyn Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £5,682,515
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage and other charitable purposes
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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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.
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Financial Information
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Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £6,507,405 | £6,328,832 | £6,303,176 | £3,846,919 | £3,841,462 | 3 / 0 |
| 2024 | £5,246,628 | £6,839,675 | £6,813,652 | £3,879,704 | £3,874,245 | 3 / 1 |
| 2023 | £2,252,292 | £2,459,181 | £2,432,848 | £5,172,833 | £5,167,375 | 3 / 1 |
| 2022 | £7,398,576 | £7,602,088 | £7,571,448 | £5,933,073 | £5,933,073 | 3 / 1 |
| 2021 | £2,192,156 | £2,724,753 | £2,695,189 | £5,981,249 | £5,975,791 | 3 / 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.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated