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The Hudson Foundation

The activities are to aid the relief of the aged and infirm generally and without prejudice to the foregoing support other charitable causes as the Trustees shall determine. The preference for funding is to assist charitable organisations in the community of Wisbech and District.

Activities & Mission

The activities are to aid the relief of the aged and infirm generally and without prejudice to the foregoing support other charitable causes as the Trustees shall determine. The preference for funding is to assist charitable organisations in the community of Wisbech and District.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,221,823
Latest Expenditure
£1,344,030

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 19.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 17.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 83.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 1% 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 £1,172,302
Investments £49,521
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £232,832
Raising Funds £1,111,198
Governance £8,292
Grants to Institutions £224,540
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 2024.

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
2024
£1,221,823
£1,344,030£232,832£2,970,197£1,153,54318 / 0
2023
£1,749,395
£1,499,243£78,611£3,072,538£967,65724 / 0
2022
£716,034
£1,007,534£112,629£2,828,757£1,060,12820 / 0
2021
£1,721,393
£1,399,146£90,402£3,130,743£901,5580 / 0
2020
£1,153,582
£1,119,939£121,671£2,795,784£668,8620 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Hudson Foundation

What does The Hudson Foundation do?

The activities are to aid the relief of the aged and infirm generally and without prejudice to the foregoing support other charitable causes as the Trustees shall determine. The preference for funding is to assist charitable organisations in the community of Wisbech and District.

How much income did The Hudson Foundation report in 2024?

The Hudson Foundation reported total income of £1.22m and reported expenditure of £1.34m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Hudson Foundation?

The Hudson Foundation has a program ratio of 19.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Hudson Foundation registered as a charity?

The Hudson Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 June 1980 as charity number 280332. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs The Hudson Foundation?

The Hudson Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is David William Ball. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Hudson Foundation operate?

The Hudson Foundation operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Hudson Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Hudson Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 280332.

Details

Address
1-3
YORK ROW
WISBECH
CAMBS
PE13 1EA
Registration Date
26 June 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
280332
Charity Number
280332

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Trustees

David William Ball Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
EDWARD CHARLES NEWLING
Michael Leslie Hutchinson
Also governs 2 other charities
STEPHEN GROUNDS LAYTON

Sectors & Classifications

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