Wates Family Enterprise Trust

Activities & Mission

Wates Family Enterprise Trust was set up in 2008 to support initiatives that make a real difference to society. It forms a vital part of the Wates Family's commitment to being engaged stewards of a business that combines wealth creation with social responsibility. All the proposals for awards come from the Wates Family and employees, as a result we are unable to accept applications for funding.

Grants

Wates Family Enterprise Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to

organisations

Total spending (2025)

£1,986,530

Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.

Who it helps

children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public

What it supports

general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, accommodation or housing, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment, armed forces or emergency service efficiency and recreation

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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.

Financial Information