Wanstead Cottages Trust
Making grants in support of work with children and young people to Anglican organisations in Wanstead and other approved Anglican organisations in the Diocese of Chelmsford.
Activities & Mission
Making grants in support of work with children and young people to Anglican organisations in Wanstead and other approved Anglican organisations in the Diocese of Chelmsford.
Grants
Wanstead Cottages Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £25,709
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training and religious activities
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Wanstead Cottages Trust (organisation 4033227)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £28,688 | £25,709 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £33,922 | £25,111 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £31,801 | £18,575 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £29,921 | £36,442 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £14,871 | £6,339 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wanstead Cottages Trust
What does Wanstead Cottages Trust do?
Making grants in support of work with children and young people to Anglican organisations in Wanstead and other approved Anglican organisations in the Diocese of Chelmsford.
How much income did Wanstead Cottages Trust report in 2025?
Wanstead Cottages Trust reported total income of £29k and reported expenditure of £26k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Wanstead Cottages Trust registered as a charity?
Wanstead Cottages Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 November 2020 as charity number 1192394. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Wanstead Cottages Trust?
Wanstead Cottages Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev James Bernard Gilder. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wanstead Cottages Trust operate?
Wanstead Cottages Trust operates across 2 areas: Essex and Redbridge.
Is Wanstead Cottages Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Wanstead Cottages Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192394.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated