The William Delafield Charitable Trust
Grants mainly for the restoration of records or archives of historical societies/bodies or restoration of historic churches - recipients are usually restricted to bodies within or bordering the counties of Bedfordshire Bucks or Oxfordshire and of known interest to the Trustees.
Activities & Mission
Grants mainly for the restoration of records or archives of historical societies/bodies or restoration of historic churches - recipients are usually restricted to bodies within or bordering the counties of Bedfordshire Bucks or Oxfordshire and of known interest to the Trustees.
Grants
The William Delafield Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2023)
- £658,938
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
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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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 53% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 121). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% of UK Heritage 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 | £286,913 | £313,383 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £433,328 | £14,667,059 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £775,249 | £779,812 | £684,681 | £25,384,331 | £25,384,331 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £670,980 | £677,893 | £570,479 | £27,435,777 | £27,435,777 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £569,488 | £624,642 | £534,367 | £26,187,221 | £26,187,221 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The William Delafield Charitable Trust
What does The William Delafield Charitable Trust do?
Grants mainly for the restoration of records or archives of historical societies/bodies or restoration of historic churches - recipients are usually restricted to bodies within or bordering the counties of Bedfordshire Bucks or Oxfordshire and of known interest to the Trustees.
How much income did The William Delafield Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The William Delafield Charitable Trust reported total income of £287k and reported expenditure of £313k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The William Delafield Charitable Trust?
The William Delafield Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 88.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 121 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The William Delafield Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The William Delafield Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 1988 as charity number 328022. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs The William Delafield Charitable Trust?
The William Delafield Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The William Delafield Charitable Trust operate?
The William Delafield Charitable Trust operates across 5 areas, including Bedford, Buckinghamshire, Central Bedfordshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The William Delafield Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The William Delafield Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 328022.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated