Bequest of Harry Skells
Analysis
Bequest of Harry Skells is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lincolnshire. It was registered in January 1965, 61 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Bequest of Harry Skells reported income of £35k and spending of £49k, spending 140% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £31k to £35k (+14%), an average of +3.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Bequest of Harry Skells sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include European Squirrel Initiative (£35k), Kentdale District Scouts (£35k) and The Worcestershire Bee Keepers' Association (£35k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objects of the Charity are to make provision and improve amenities for Stamford in accordance with the Will of the late Harry Skells.The Charity is for the benefit and advantage of the inhabitants of Stamford.The Charity is run by a Board of Trustees who are the Councillors of Stamford Town Council.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| European Squirrel Initiative | Beccles | £35k |
| Kentdale District Scouts | Kendal | £35k |
| The Worcestershire Bee Keepers' Association | Worcestershire | £35k |
| The Stapledon Memorial Trust | Thornhill | £35k |