# THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 326839
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** May 14, 1985
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=326839


## Contact

- **Address:** PO Box, No. 57691, London
- **Postcode:** NW7 0GR
- **Phone:** 02038806425
- **Website:** https://hobsoncharity.org.uk/contact-us/



## Activities

**Objects:** (A) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, SUFFERING AND DISTRESS AMONG THE AGED IMPOTENT AND POOR INHABITANTS OF THE UK AND THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR THEM GENERALLY IN THE INTERESTS OF THEIR SOCIAL WELFARE WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE RECREATIONAL CHARITIES ACT 1958 AND AS THEREIN LIMITED. (B) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AMONGST THE INHABITANTS OF THE UK GENERALLY. (C) THE FURTHERANCE OF SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES BENEFICIAL TO SUCH COMMUNITIES OF THE UK AS THE COMPANY MAY THINK FIT. (D) TO MAKE GRANTS TO SUCH ASSOCIATIONS, TRUSTS, SOCIETIES OR CORPORATIONS AS ARE ESTABLISHED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

**Activities:** The aim of the charity is to offer grants to registered charities seeking to raise the quality of life, particularly for those who are young, disadvantaged, deprived, disabled or elderly. Grants are usually confined to specific items or projects in England and Wales and settled after the purchase has been confirmed. See website for further details on how to apply www.hobsoncharity.org.uk

**Area of benefit:** THE UNITED KINGDOM




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Animals, Environment/conservation/heritage, Armed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £1796906 | £2113405 | £48052697 | 7 |
| March 31, 2024 | £1637796 | £1614390 | £47925400 | 7 |
| March 31, 2023 | £1449087 | £1860926 | £44796550 | 7 |
| March 31, 2022 | £1383608 | £1638814 | £47673330 | 7 |
| March 31, 2021 | £2680103 | £1789031 | £47116087 | 7 |



## Trustees

- Elizabeth Kelsall — appointed March 6, 2019
- Emma Cook — appointed March 6, 2019
- Ms Jennifer Hobson — appointed May 5, 2004