Nicholas Watts' Gift
Analysis
Nicholas Watts' Gift is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in May 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Nicholas Watts' Gift reported income of £30k and spending of £11k, leaving 64% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £26k to £30k (+16%), an average of +3.7% a year. Over the whole period it spent 41% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Nicholas Watts' Gift sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Redeemed Christian Church of God House of Prayer Parish Manchester (£30k), Blackwood Christian Centre (£30k) and Rotary Club of Bishop's Stortford (£30k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To distribute income arising from the Estate of Mr N Watts in accordance with the terms of the decesased's Will and Scheme set up in 1985.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God House of Prayer Parish Manchester | Manchester | £30k |
| Blackwood Christian Centre | Caerphilly | £30k |
| Rotary Club of Bishop's Stortford | Bishop's Stortford | £30k |
| Making a Difference | Hartlepool | £30k |