Victoria Convalescent Trust
Analysis
Victoria Convalescent Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Victoria Convalescent Trust reported income of £111k and spending of £211k, spending 191% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £88k to £111k (+26%), an average of +5.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 166% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Victoria Convalescent Trust sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include African Childrens Educational Trust (£111k), Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (£111k) and Music for My Mind (£111k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity provides financial support for those in need of convalescence, recuperation and/or respite care. Funds are also available for providing relief in need with a preference for women resident in the Greater London area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| African Childrens Educational Trust | London | £111k |
| Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust | Preston | £111k |
| Music for My Mind | Harpenden | £111k |
| Buddha Land Kadampa Meditation Centre Ltd | West Yorkshire | £111k |