Mr William Saunders Charity for the Relief of Indigent Gentry and Others
Analysis
Mr William Saunders Charity for the Relief of Indigent Gentry and Others is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 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 December 2025, Mr William Saunders Charity for the Relief of Indigent Gentry and Others reported income of £12k and spending of £6,940, leaving 40% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £10k to £12k (+11%), an average of +2.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Mr William Saunders Charity for the Relief of Indigent Gentry and Others sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include All Saints Relief in Need Charity (£12k), The St Stephen and St James Trust (£12k) and Preston Relief in Need Charity (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Trust derives its income from investments which is distributed to provide annuities for the elderly on low incomes.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Relief in Need Charity | Herefordshire | £12k |
| The St Stephen and St James Trust | Bristol | £12k |
| Preston Relief in Need Charity | Preston | £12k |
| The Hope of All Nations Ecumenical Outreach | Brighton | £12k |