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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About 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.

Founded
Headquarters
North Yorkshire
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar youth development in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 81%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025)
£0.99
Program£0.99
Fundraising£0.00
99% to programs beats the peer average (81%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Wilf Ward Family Trust has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 4,099 youth development charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 4,633 youth development charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-27. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Wilf Ward Family Trust is a registered youth development nonprofit based in North Yorkshire, 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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 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's registered charity number is 1140852. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

The Wilf Ward Family Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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 86/100.

The Wilf Ward Family Trust is located in North Yorkshire, 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 above the average of 81% for youth development charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £404K. 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. It operates as a Charitable Company. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Wilf Ward Family Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of £26M is well above the peer average of £404K.

The Wilf Ward Family Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.

You can verify The Wilf Ward Family Trust in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact The Wilf Ward Family Trust directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to The Wilf Ward Family Trust are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

The Wilf Ward Family Trust is based in North Yorkshire. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

The Wilf Ward Family Trust was first registered in 2011, making it approximately 15 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
99% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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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.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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.

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Alexander R••••• T••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£25.8M revenue
FY2025
Charity Commission (UK)
Pickering Family Trust Welcomes New Chairman - This is the Coast
Aug 2025
www.thisisthecoast.co.uk
Form filed
£26.2M revenue
FY2024
Charity Commission (UK)
York City launch Sensory Packs in partnership with The Wilf Ward Family Trust - York City Football Club
Jul 2024
yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk
Form filed
£22.8M revenue
FY2023
Charity Commission (UK)
A Place for Everyone: York City FC Teams Up with Wilf Ward Family Trust to Champion Inclusivity - York City Football Clu
Sep 2023
yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk
Form filed
£21.3M revenue
FY2022
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£20.4M revenue
FY2021
Charity Commission (UK)
Wilf Ward Trust appoints new chairman of trustees - gazetteherald.co.uk
Jul 2019
www.gazetteherald.co.uk
Wilf Ward Family Trust appeals for volunteers - gazetteherald.co.uk
Nov 2014
www.gazetteherald.co.uk
Wilf Ward Family Trust founder Phyllis Ward has died aged 88 - gazetteherald.co.uk
Dec 2009
www.gazetteherald.co.uk

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development this charity 4,637
See all cause areas in United Kingdom

Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 10 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2011
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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 charitable company based in North Yorkshire, 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 North Yorkshire, 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 86 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.