William Lee
Also known as: William Lee's Charity Cave Estate
The charity awards small grants to Royston residents in financial difficulty, including students needing help with fees and living-expenses. Applicants must be resident in the town, & a means test is applied. Application forms are available from the contact person, who is clerk to the trustees.
Activities & Mission
The charity awards small grants to Royston residents in financial difficulty, including students needing help with fees and living-expenses. Applicants must be resident in the town, & a means test is applied. Application forms are available from the contact person, who is clerk to the trustees.
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
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 2023.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £103,478 | £9,657 | 0 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about William Lee
What does William Lee do?
The charity awards small grants to Royston residents in financial difficulty, including students needing help with fees and living-expenses. Applicants must be resident in the town, & a means test is applied. Application forms are available from the contact person, who is clerk to the trustees.
How much income did William Lee report in 2023?
William Lee reported total income of £103k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was William Lee registered as a charity?
William Lee was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 October 1962 as charity number 210482. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs William Lee?
William Lee is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is MRS CAROL READ. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does William Lee operate?
William Lee operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is William Lee a registered charity?
Yes — William Lee is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 210482.
Details
ROYSTON
Hertfordshire
SG8 9AU
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Also Known As
- William Lee's Charity Cave Estate
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- 14 May 2026
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