The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest
Analysis
The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Winchester. It was registered in September 1961, 65 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest reported income of £27k and spending of £27k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £21k to £27k (+25%), an average of +5.8% a year. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Charles Benjamin Wilson Bequest sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Madina Cultural Centre (£27k), Development Nepal (£27k) and Rotary Club of Horwich Trust Fund (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The relief of persons who are in need, hardship or distress, in the following order of priority: former officers of the regiment or of the former regiments, or their dependants, members or former members of the regiment or of the former regiments, or their dependants. Grants are made to deserving families and widows. Grants are also made to individuals and institutions.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Madina Cultural Centre | Stoke-On-Trent | £27k |
| Development Nepal | Goring | £27k |
| Rotary Club of Horwich Trust Fund | Bolton | £27k |
| Kingdom of God Global Ministries | Leeds | £27k |