Edward Holt Trust
Analysis
Edward Holt Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Greater Manchester. It was registered in March 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Edward Holt Trust reported income of £255k and spending of £623k, spending 245% of what it took in. Over the whole period it spent 220% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Edward Holt Trust sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Asd Family Help (£255k), Ray of Light Cancer Support (£255k) and The Positivitree Ltd (£254k).
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 Edward Holt Trust operates across Greater Manchester. Its principal activity is maintaining Holt House in Didsbury, which provides accommodation for older people with limited means. Recently the Trust has sought ways to have a more strategic impact on disadvantaged people in the area by assisting a number of homelessness projects with capital funds and other support costs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Asd Family Help | Berkshire | £255k |
| Ray of Light Cancer Support | Mid Glamorgan | £255k |
| The Positivitree Ltd | Merseyside | £254k |
| The Friendly Food Club | Bournemouth | £255k |