The Frankie Howerd Obe Trust
Analysis
The Frankie Howerd Obe Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Axbridge. It was registered in March 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under poverty relief. 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 April 2025, The Frankie Howerd Obe Trust reported income of £148k and spending of £120k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £6,202 to £148k (+2287%), an average of +121% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 285%. Over the whole period it spent 109% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Frankie Howerd Obe Trust sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Source of Hope Limited (£148k), Christ Church Derby (£148k) and Leominster Food Bank (£148k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To further or benefit the residents of BS26 post code area by advancement of education and the provision of facilities for recreation and social welfare. To support the prevention or relief of poverty by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need. To provide transport facilities for the poor, elderly, disabled and people with young children. To establish and run a community hub.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Source of Hope Limited | Preston | £148k |
| Christ Church Derby | Derby | £148k |
| Leominster Food Bank | Leominster | £148k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of Truth | Manchester | £148k |