Hesters Way Partnership Ltd
Analysis
Hesters Way Partnership Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cheltenham. It was registered in December 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03685423). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Hesters Way Partnership Ltd reported income of £515k and spending of £529k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £199k to £515k (+158%), an average of +27% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 255%. Over the whole period it spent 107% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Hesters Way Partnership Ltd sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cwmni Theatr Arad Goch (£514k), Town and Manor of Hungerford Charity (£515k) and The Tottenham Grammar School Foundation (£514k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 95%, trading 3.0% and investments 1.4%. Charitable activities took 91% of spending and raising funds 8.7%. Grants to other organisations totalled £2,400. Reserves of £160k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 7 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.6%
- Charitable activities 95%
- Trading 3.0%
- Investments 1.4%
In the charity's own words
To pursue any charitable purpose for the benefit of the Hesters Way area without distinction on the grounds of gender, race or religion etc. In particular, the relief of poverty, the advancement of education and training, the preservation, enhancement and protection of the environment, physical and mental health, and provision of leisure and community facilities in the interest of social welfare.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cwmni Theatr Arad Goch | Aberystwyth | £514k |
| Town and Manor of Hungerford Charity | Hungerford | £515k |
| The Tottenham Grammar School Foundation | London | £514k |
| The National Youth Jazz Orchestra Ltd | London | £516k |