The William Chester Estate Charity
Analysis
The William Chester Estate Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lincolnshire. It was registered in April 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The William Chester Estate Charity reported income of £13k and spending of £13k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £12k to £13k (+12%), an average of +2.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The William Chester Estate Charity sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 36th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cornwall One Parent Support (£13k), Tiyamike Mulungu Centre UK (£13k) and Probus United Charities (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Relief of those in need, hardship or distress, in the parishes of Burton on the Wolds, Buckminster, Croxton Kerrial, Knipton, Barkstone le Vale and Harby. The trustees may also assist someone who qualifies for assistance who resides outside the area of benefit or who is a temporary resident in the area of benefit.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall One Parent Support | St Austell | £13k |
| Tiyamike Mulungu Centre UK | Rochdale | £13k |
| Probus United Charities | Truro | £13k |
| Poor's Land | Sheffield | £13k |