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.
Grants
The Hudson Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £31,486
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and accommodation or housing
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 680). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £975,642 | £1,115,370 | £38,226 | £2,849,432 | £1,358,051 | 20 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,221,823 | £1,344,030 | £232,832 | £2,970,197 | £1,153,543 | 18 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,749,395 | £1,499,243 | £78,611 | £3,072,538 | £967,657 | 24 / 0 |
| 2022 | £716,034 | £1,007,534 | £112,629 | £2,828,757 | £1,060,128 | 20 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,721,393 | £1,399,146 | £90,402 | £3,130,743 | £901,558 | 0 / 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 2025?
The Hudson Foundation reported total income of £976k and reported expenditure of £1.12m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 3.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 680 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.
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Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated