The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The Walter Guinness Charitable Trust

Registered charity 205375 Registered since 1968

Operates: Wiltshire

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Board DNA

How this board is put together, from Charity Commission trustee records and Companies House - deterministic, no AI.

3
trustees on the board
35.7y median 37y
average tenure
43y
longest tenure
3
trustees past 6 years
35.7y
average years in governance
2 vs 1 portfolio
first-time trustees
1
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

General Charitable Purposes 3Education/training 1Religious Activities 1

Commercial experience

Education 1

Gaps to watch

  • Several long-serving trustees could step down together
  • Small board - little cover if a trustee leaves

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Contact

Emailinfo@wgtrust.co.uk
Phone01264513177
AddressBIDDESDEN HOUSE, BIDDESDEN, ANDOVER, SP11 9DN

Finances

£213,252 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£173,053£166,200
2022£154,722£194,229
2023£186,637£221,152
2024£201,211£197,782
2025£213,252£158,120

What it does

What

General Charitable Purposes

Who

Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

How

Makes Grants To Organisations

Charitable objects

TO PAY OR APPLY THE ANNUAL INCOME OF THE TRUST FUND FROM THE DATE HEREOF TO OR FOR TH PURPOSES OF ANY CHARITABLE BODIES, ASSOCIATIONS OR ORGANISATIONS WHEREVER SITUATE OR SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT.

Governing document: TRUST DEED DATED 6TH DECEMBER 1961

Trustees (3)

3trustees
88median age
1aged 70+

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