The Westward Trust
Analysis
The Westward Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in May 1970, 56 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Westward Trust reported income of £19k and spending of £20k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £18k to £19k (+8.2%), an average of +2.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Westward Trust sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Armenian Community Council of the United Kingdom (£19k), Sidh Baba Balak Nath Ji Society of Coventry England (£19k) and Chapel Lands (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Disburses grants to charities according to the interests of the trustees, particularly Quaker charities or projects in which members of the Religious Society of Friends and active attenders have a substantial involvement and responsibility. On rare occasions may offer small grants to individuals, perhaps for educational needs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian Community Council of the United Kingdom | Middlesex | £19k |
| Sidh Baba Balak Nath Ji Society of Coventry England | Coventry | £19k |
| Chapel Lands | Spalding | £19k |
| Lynwood Trust | Surrey | £19k |