The Fernhill Trust
Analysis
The Fernhill Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lewes. It was registered in January 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, religious activities and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 14407290). It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending October 2025, The Fernhill Trust reported income of £33k and spending of £28k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from October 2023 to October 2025, income grew from £11k to £33k (+206%), an average of +75% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2025, when income rose by 130%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Fernhill Trust sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Surrey Gujurati Hindu Society (£33k), Guy Harlings Estate (£33k) and Faith in Christ Revival Ministries (£33k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To relieve poverty or financial hardship in the community of Over Alderley and Birtles in Cheshire by providing grants to individuals in need and/or other charities working to prevent or relieve poverty. To advance the Christian religion and the advancement of Education for those linked to the community of Over Alerley and Birtles in Cheshire
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey Gujurati Hindu Society | Wallington | £33k |
| Guy Harlings Estate | Chelmsford | £33k |
| Faith in Christ Revival Ministries | Peterborough | £33k |
| Mustard Seed Trust (Marlborough) | Marlborough | £33k |