Whitehaven Trust Limited

Also known as: Whitehaven

The principal activity of the company is currently to provide Christian Science nursing for patients in order to support those wishing to rely entirely on spiritual healing as taught in Christian Science. The Trust provides a visiting (domiciliary) Christian Science nursing service for those relying on the teachings of Christian Science.

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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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£437,307

Latest Expenditure

£415,839

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 42.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 16% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 81.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 32% of UK Health 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 £500,045

Charitable Activities £41,158

Other Trading £0

Investments £76,905

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £260,582

Raising Funds £21,972

Governance £8,640

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £36,937

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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 these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2023 — Christian Science Nursing Support Fund (north West England and North Wales Coast) (organisation 1013069)
Asset transfer in in 2020 — Christian Science Society, Eastbourne (organisation 5063408)
Asset transfer in in 2018 — Vermont Trust Limited (organisation 228487)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£437,307	£415,839				0 / 0
2023	£618,108	£319,491	£260,582	£4,491,648	£668,330	5 / 0
2022	£228,303	£336,383				0 / 0
2021	£284,818	£664,816				0 / 0
2020	£579,549	£740,104	£444,175	£4,666,482	£501,554	10 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Whitehaven Trust Limited

What does Whitehaven Trust Limited do?

How much income did Whitehaven Trust Limited report in 2024?

Whitehaven Trust Limited reported total income of £437k and reported expenditure of £416k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Whitehaven Trust Limited?

Whitehaven Trust Limited has a program ratio of 42.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Whitehaven Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Whitehaven Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 April 1963 as charity number 216064. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Whitehaven Trust Limited?

Whitehaven Trust Limited 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 Whitehaven Trust Limited operate?

Whitehaven Trust Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Whitehaven Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Whitehaven Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 216064.