The Wixamtree Trust

Also known as: H Whitbread Charitable Trust, Humphrey Whitbread's First Charitable Trust

The Trust focusses most of its support on organisations based in Bedfordshire or projects for the benefit of the people of that County. A small number of national charities with a focus on family social issues are also supported. Furthermore, the trustees are also sympathetic towards applications received from organistions of which the late Humphrey Whitbread was a benefactor.

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Activities & Mission

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

Bedford Central Bedfordshire Luton

Financial Information

Latest Income

£725,256

Latest Expenditure

£1,373,465

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 159.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 84.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 17.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 14% 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

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £704,276

Other Income £20,980

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,153,071

Raising Funds £220,394

Governance £13,503

Grants to Institutions £1,096,513

Other Expenditure £0

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	£725,256	£1,373,465	£1,153,071	£30,618,784	£436,173	0 / 0
2024	£663,029	£1,004,942	£790,304	£32,823,306	£425,348	0 / 0
2023	£542,784	£1,165,280	£949,479	£30,042,770	£57,190	0 / 0
2022	£508,179	£936,167	£766,840	£32,534,320	£228,900	0 / 0
2021	£693,815	£1,178,326	£1,074,248	£33,033,872	£59,904	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Wixamtree Trust

What does The Wixamtree Trust do?

How much income did The Wixamtree Trust report in 2025?

The Wixamtree Trust reported total income of £725k and reported expenditure of £1.37m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Wixamtree Trust?

The Wixamtree Trust has a program ratio of 159.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Wixamtree Trust registered as a charity?

The Wixamtree Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 210089. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Wixamtree Trust?

The Wixamtree Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHARLES EDWARD SAMUEL WHITBREAD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wixamtree Trust operate?

The Wixamtree Trust operates across 3 areas: Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Luton.

Is The Wixamtree Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Wixamtree Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 210089.