William Berman's Trust
Analysis
William Berman's Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Colchester. It was registered in September 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, William Berman's Trust reported income of £197k and spending of £110k, leaving 44% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £150k to £197k (+31%), an average of +7.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 73% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, William Berman's Trust sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Machzike Hadath Community (£197k), Diyya (£197k) and Veritas Catholic Education, Welfare and Culture Foundation (Commonly Known As Veritas Foundation) (£197k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision of almshouse accommodation for women, over the age of 50 years and who are of limited financial means
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Machzike Hadath Community | London | £197k |
| Diyya | West Midlands | £197k |
| Veritas Catholic Education, Welfare and Culture Foundation (Commonly Known As Veritas Foundation) | London | £197k |
| Deserving Children Africa | Slough | £198k |