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The Wands Charitable Trust

To provide funds in the form of grants towards furthering such wholly charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.

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Activities & Mission

To provide funds in the form of grants towards furthering such wholly charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.

Grants

The Wands Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2026)
£471,076
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general 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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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
£376,187
Latest Expenditure
£471,076

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 125.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£376,187
£471,0760 / 0
2025
£384,227
£649,2480 / 0
2024
£221,097
£378,1250 / 0
2023
£197,236
£9,0690 / 0
2022
£435,439
£511,2410 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Wands Charitable Trust

What does The Wands Charitable Trust do?

To provide funds in the form of grants towards furthering such wholly charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.

How much income did The Wands Charitable Trust report in 2026?

The Wands Charitable Trust reported total income of £376k and reported expenditure of £471k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Wands Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Wands Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 January 2015 as charity number 1159851. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Wands Charitable Trust?

The Wands Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is SUSAN ORCHARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wands Charitable Trust operate?

The Wands Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Wands Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Wands Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159851.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
8 January 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5056104
Charity Number
1159851

Trustees

SUSAN ORCHARD Chair
PETER THOMSON
Also governs 1 other charity
Rathbones Trust Company Limited

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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