The Will Charitable Trust
Care of and services for people suffering from cancer, and their families.Care of and services for blind people, and the prevention and cure of blindness; andCare of people with a learning disability in a way that provides lifelong commitment, a family environment andthe maximum choice of activities and lifestyle.
Activities & Mission
Care of and services for people suffering from cancer, and their families.Care of and services for blind people, and the prevention and cure of blindness; andCare of people with a learning disability in a way that provides lifelong commitment, a family environment andthe maximum choice of activities and lifestyle.
Grants
The Will Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,106,400
- Who it helps
- people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives and disability
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 680). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £520,231 | £1,232,800 | £1,232,800 | £17,953,080 | £0 | 2 / 0 |
| 2024 | £548,714 | £1,530,327 | £1,530,327 | £19,211,295 | £0 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £500,819 | £1,320,611 | £1,320,611 | £19,494,204 | £0 | 3 / 0 |
| 2022 | £490,616 | £840,360 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £559,130 | £1,053,099 | £1,053,099 | £21,157,856 | £0 | 3 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Will Charitable Trust
What does The Will Charitable Trust do?
Care of and services for people suffering from cancer, and their families.Care of and services for blind people, and the prevention and cure of blindness; andCare of people with a learning disability in a way that provides lifelong commitment, a family environment andthe maximum choice of activities and lifestyle.
How much income did The Will Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The Will Charitable Trust reported total income of £520k and reported expenditure of £1.23m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Will Charitable Trust?
The Will Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 237.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% 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 Will Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Will Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 June 1989 as charity number 801682. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs The Will Charitable Trust?
The Will Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Will Charitable Trust operate?
The Will Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Will Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Will Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 801682.
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Registry Information
Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated