The Maharajah's Well
Analysis
The Maharajah's Well is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxfordshire. It was registered in October 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Maharajah's Well reported income of £13k and spending of £11k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £11k to £13k (+20%), an average of +4.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 55%. Over the whole period it spent 77% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Maharajah's Well sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ruislip Woods Trust (£13k), 2nd Godalming Scout Group (£13k) and Bath Natural History Society (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Maharajah's Well Trust is responsible for the upkeep of the historic monument which is a well, a cottage and a cherry orchard. The well has an Indian style superstructure. Alongside it is a cottage which was originally the warden's. Beyond that is a cherry orchard which is a natural place where the public can enjoy walking or picnics and which contains a playground.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ruislip Woods Trust | Ruislip | £13k |
| 2nd Godalming Scout Group | Godalming | £13k |
| Bath Natural History Society | Bristol | £13k |
| Cheadle in Bloom | Stoke-On-Trent | £13k |