The Wilf Ward Family Trust
Also known as: Wwft
The Trust delivers supported living, short breaks, residential care, direct payments support agencies and community domiciliary care services across Yorkshire for children, adults and older people. The Trust also provides vocational training and work placements through its cafe. The ethos of the organisation is to promote independence, choice and control for all people using its services.
Activities & Mission
The Trust delivers supported living, short breaks, residential care, direct payments support agencies and community domiciliary care services across Yorkshire for children, adults and older people. The Trust also provides vocational training and work placements through its cafe. The ethos of the organisation is to promote independence, choice and control for all people using its services.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 70% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 | £25,798,575 | £27,784,710 | £27,471,065 | £21,985,351 | £5,168,884 | 870 / 0 |
| 2024 | £26,246,557 | £27,514,574 | £26,483,260 | £23,897,073 | £6,768,801 | 848 / 0 |
| 2023 | £22,779,787 | £23,901,157 | £23,828,616 | £24,576,842 | £6,925,511 | 820 / 0 |
| 2022 | £21,340,753 | £20,463,253 | £20,390,821 | £26,500,236 | £8,151,789 | 793 / 0 |
| 2021 | £20,376,637 | £19,073,673 | £19,017,014 | £25,380,622 | £16,248,657 | 805 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Wilf Ward Family Trust
What does The Wilf Ward Family Trust do?
The Trust delivers supported living, short breaks, residential care, direct payments support agencies and community domiciliary care services across Yorkshire for children, adults and older people. The Trust also provides vocational training and work placements through its cafe. The ethos of the organisation is to promote independence, choice and control for all people using its services.
How much income did The Wilf Ward Family Trust report in 2025?
The Wilf Ward Family Trust reported total income of £25.80m and reported expenditure of £27.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Wilf Ward Family Trust?
The Wilf Ward Family Trust has a program ratio of 106.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Wilf Ward Family Trust registered as a charity?
The Wilf Ward Family Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 2011 as charity number 1140852. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs The Wilf Ward Family Trust?
The Wilf Ward Family Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is KEITH RAMSAY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Wilf Ward Family Trust operate?
The Wilf Ward Family Trust operates across 4 areas: City Of York, East Riding Of Yorkshire, Leeds City and North Yorkshire.
Is The Wilf Ward Family Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Wilf Ward Family Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140852.
Details
5 WESTGATE
PICKERING
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO18 8BA
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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