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The Hobson Charity Limited

The aim of the charity is to offer grants to registered charities seeking to raise the quality of life, particularly for those who are young, disadvantaged, deprived, disabled or elderly. Grants are usually confined to specific items or projects in England and Wales and settled after the purchase has been confirmed. See website for further details on how to apply www.hobsoncharity.org.uk

Activities & Mission

The aim of the charity is to offer grants to registered charities seeking to raise the quality of life, particularly for those who are young, disadvantaged, deprived, disabled or elderly. Grants are usually confined to specific items or projects in England and Wales and settled after the purchase has been confirmed. See website for further details on how to apply www.hobsoncharity.org.uk

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
£1,796,906
Latest Expenditure
£2,113,405

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 85% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 12.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 18% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,796,906
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,944,192
Raising Funds £169,213
Governance £87,770
Grants to Institutions £1,693,262
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,796,906
£2,113,405£1,944,192£48,052,697£3,812,4297 / 0
2024
£1,637,796
£1,614,390£1,455,104£47,925,400£3,534,2337 / 0
2023
£1,449,087
£1,860,926£1,702,502£44,796,550£3,510,8287 / 0
2022
£1,383,608
£1,638,814£1,475,882£47,673,330£3,085,8607 / 2
2021
£2,680,103
£1,789,031£1,638,104£47,116,087£19,342,4147 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Hobson Charity Limited

What does The Hobson Charity Limited do?

The aim of the charity is to offer grants to registered charities seeking to raise the quality of life, particularly for those who are young, disadvantaged, deprived, disabled or elderly. Grants are usually confined to specific items or projects in England and Wales and settled after the purchase has been confirmed. See website for further details on how to apply www.hobsoncharity.org.uk

How much income did The Hobson Charity Limited report in 2025?

The Hobson Charity Limited reported total income of £1.80m and reported expenditure of £2.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Hobson Charity Limited?

The Hobson Charity Limited has a program ratio of 108.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Hobson Charity Limited registered as a charity?

The Hobson Charity Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 1985 as charity number 326839. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs The Hobson Charity Limited?

The Hobson Charity Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Hobson Charity Limited operate?

The Hobson Charity Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Hobson Charity Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Hobson Charity Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 326839.

Details

Address
PO Box
No. 57691
London
NW7 0GR
Registration Date
14 May 1985
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
326839
Charity Number
326839

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Trustees

Elizabeth Kelsall
Also governs 1 other charity
Emma Cook
George Hobson
Ms Jennifer Hobson

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