United Utilities Trust Fund
Also known as: Uutf
The relief of those persons who are in condition of need, poverty, hardship or other distress and are unable to meet the cost of charges for the supply of water and/or sewerage services provided to premises used or occupied by them by United as water and/or sewerage undertaker appointed pursuant to the Water Industry Act 1991 (or any statutory modification or amendment to that Act).
Activities & Mission
The relief of those persons who are in condition of need, poverty, hardship or other distress and are unable to meet the cost of charges for the supply of water and/or sewerage services provided to premises used or occupied by them by United as water and/or sewerage undertaker appointed pursuant to the Water Industry Act 1991 (or any statutory modification or amendment to that Act).
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 66% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% 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 | £3,508,840 | £3,452,083 | £3,452,083 | £394,013 | £1,654,121 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,505,593 | £3,510,166 | £3,004,538 | £337,256 | £372,127 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,502,163 | £3,483,504 | £2,975,561 | £341,829 | £341,829 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,503,295 | £3,769,366 | £3,769,366 | £323,170 | £323,170 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,771,180 | £3,453,444 | £3,453,444 | £589,241 | £318,253 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about United Utilities Trust Fund
What does United Utilities Trust Fund do?
The relief of those persons who are in condition of need, poverty, hardship or other distress and are unable to meet the cost of charges for the supply of water and/or sewerage services provided to premises used or occupied by them by United as water and/or sewerage undertaker appointed pursuant to the Water Industry Act 1991 (or any statutory modification or amendment to that Act).
How much income did United Utilities Trust Fund report in 2025?
United Utilities Trust Fund reported total income of £3.51m and reported expenditure of £3.45m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is United Utilities Trust Fund?
United Utilities Trust Fund has a program ratio of 98.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was United Utilities Trust Fund registered as a charity?
United Utilities Trust Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 February 2005 as charity number 1108296. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs United Utilities Trust Fund?
United Utilities Trust Fund is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does United Utilities Trust Fund operate?
United Utilities Trust Fund operates across 7 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Cumbria and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is United Utilities Trust Fund a registered charity?
Yes — United Utilities Trust Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108296.
Details
Black Country House
Rounds Green Road
OLDBURY
West Midlands
B69 2DG
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- 14 May 2026
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