Hertfordshire Convalescent Trust
Analysis
Hertfordshire Convalescent Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in January 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to individuals and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Hertfordshire Convalescent Trust reported income of £26k and spending of £24k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £23k to £26k (+14%), an average of +3.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Hertfordshire Convalescent Trust sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% 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 Friends of Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center Limited (£26k), London Advanced Motorcyclists (£26k) and Beraca Evangelical Church (£26k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The aim of the trust is to provide convalescent and respite care for the sick and their carers throughout Hertfordshire. Grants are given to pay for convalescence and for respite and recuperative holidays. Grants are made to those suffering from the effects of poverty and social deprivation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center Limited | London | £26k |
| London Advanced Motorcyclists | Kenley | £26k |
| Beraca Evangelical Church | Leeds | £26k |
| Shaldon Regatta Association | Devon | £26k |