Fence Trust
Analysis
Fence Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Macclesfield. It was registered in November 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 provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Fence Trust reported income of £65k and spending of £56k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £62k to £65k (+5.2%), an average of +1.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 79% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Fence Trust sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Belz Relief Limited (£65k), Our Mynachdy Community (£65k) and The Spark Foundation (£65k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
An almshouse charity operating exclusively within the town of Macclesfield, Cheshire, providing accommodation for poor aged women and or married couples.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Belz Relief Limited | London | £65k |
| Our Mynachdy Community | Cardiiff | £65k |
| The Spark Foundation | Faversham | £65k |
| East - West Ministries | Kent | £65k |