The Wheler Foundation
The maintenance and preservation of lands and buildings of historic, educational or landscape value for the benefit of the public, whether or not educational. Encouragement or assistance to agriculture, forestry and rural industry for the benefit of the public, whether or not educational. The making of gifts or donations to charitable bodies where perceived to promote the objects of the Trust.
Activities & Mission
The maintenance and preservation of lands and buildings of historic, educational or landscape value for the benefit of the public, whether or not educational. Encouragement or assistance to agriculture, forestry and rural industry for the benefit of the public, whether or not educational. The making of gifts or donations to charitable bodies where perceived to promote the objects of the Trust.
Grants
The Wheler Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £25,288
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
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 20% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 205). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,646,723 | £1,548,465 | £1,298,645 | £56,587,262 | £0 | 2 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,307,447 | £2,818,427 | £2,584,810 | £53,854,426 | £0 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,150,259 | £7,287,669 | £7,286,890 | £51,371,052 | £0 | 2 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,170,353 | £7,553,060 | £7,545,643 | £60,473,148 | £1,232,698 | 2 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,205,147 | £5,292,687 | £5,277,364 | £61,053,073 | £2,435,117 | 2 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Wheler Foundation
What does The Wheler Foundation do?
The maintenance and preservation of lands and buildings of historic, educational or landscape value for the benefit of the public, whether or not educational. Encouragement or assistance to agriculture, forestry and rural industry for the benefit of the public, whether or not educational. The making of gifts or donations to charitable bodies where perceived to promote the objects of the Trust.
How much income did The Wheler Foundation report in 2025?
The Wheler Foundation reported total income of £1.65m and reported expenditure of £1.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Wheler Foundation?
The Wheler Foundation has a program ratio of 78.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 205 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Wheler Foundation registered as a charity?
The Wheler Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 July 1992 as charity number 1011180. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs The Wheler Foundation?
The Wheler Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR MARK GRANGER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Wheler Foundation operate?
The Wheler Foundation operates across 2 areas: Kent and North Yorkshire.
Is The Wheler Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Wheler Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1011180.
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Other notable Economic and community development charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated