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Visit www.wilfward.org.ukAbout The Wilf Ward Family Trust
The Trust delivers supported living, short breaks, residential care, direct payments support agencies and community domiciliary care services across Yorkshire for children, adults and older people. The Trust also provides vocational training and work placements through its cafe. The ethos of the organisation is to promote independence, choice and control for all people using its services.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Wilf Ward Family Trust is a registered youth development nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £26M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Wilf Ward Family Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.
The Wilf Ward Family Trust is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Wilf Ward Family Trust has £26M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 99% for youth development charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £376K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Wilf Ward Family Trust is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £26M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Wilf Ward Family Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
The Wilf Ward Family Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. Visit the The Wilf Ward Family Trust profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The Trust delivers supported living, short breaks, residential care, direct payments support agencies and community domiciliary care services across Yorkshire for children, adults and older people. The Trust also provides vocational training and work placements through its cafe. The ethos of the organisation is to promote independence, choice and control for all people using its services. The Wilf Ward Family Trust is classified as a youth development organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among youth development charities registered in United Kingdom: The Wilf Ward Family Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £26M is well above the peer average of £376K.
The Wilf Ward Family Trust is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE WILF WARD FAMILY TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE WILF WARD FAMILY TRUST is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE WILF WARD FAMILY TRUST is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (10)
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Sentiment
NeutralPaul Stephenson Obituary (2026) - The Scarborough News - Legacy obituary
'We need him close to us' - Care home closure causes upset | ITV News - ITVX
Closure of Sherburn House in Knaresborough could be 'death sentence' - dad - BBC
North Yorkshire Swimmer Jake Vicars Turns Lifelong Dream into European Bronze - This is the Coast
Pickering Family Trust Welcomes New Chairman - This is the Coast
£3,000 raised for our charity partners – thank you - York City Football Club
Disability charity faces £1.4m Budget costs hike - BBC
York City launch Sensory Packs in partnership with The Wilf Ward Family Trust - York City Football Club
A Place for Everyone: York City FC Teams Up with Wilf Ward Family Trust to Champion Inclusivity - York City Football Club
Wilf Ward Trust appoints new chairman of trustees - gazetteherald.co.uk
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about The Wilf Ward Family Trust
- What is The Wilf Ward Family Trust?
- The Wilf Ward Family Trust is a youth development nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The Trust delivers supported living, short breaks, residential care, direct payments support agencies and community domiciliary care services across Yorkshire for children, adults and older people. The Trust also provides vocational training and work placements through its cafe. The ethos of the organisation is to promote independence, choice and control for all people using its services.
- When was The Wilf Ward Family Trust founded?
- The Wilf Ward Family Trust was founded in 2011.
- Where is The Wilf Ward Family Trust located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is The Wilf Ward Family Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Wilf Ward Family Trust trustworthy?
- The Wilf Ward Family Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Wilf Ward Family Trust's website?
- https://www.wilfward.org.uk
- Are donations to The Wilf Ward Family Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.