Tamar Education Trust

Education and Training for young people

Activities & Mission

Education and Training for young people

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Devon Plymouth City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,424,757

Latest Expenditure

£1,055,147

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 3.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 5.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 95.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £251,715

Charitable Activities £7,500

Other Trading £1,165,542

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £55,040

Raising Funds £1,000,107

Governance £5,184

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2021 — Oakdene Education Trust (organisation 1056846)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,424,757	£1,055,147	£55,040	£2,145,681	£0	0 / 1
2023	£1,043,825	£900,543	£192,872	£1,776,071	£1,691,914	0 / 1
2022	£139,871	£154,482				0 / 3
2021	£563,095	£484,265	£69,981	£1,658,665	£1,658,665	0 / 4
2020	£85,152	£10,020				0 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Tamar Education Trust

What does Tamar Education Trust do?

Education and Training for young people

How much income did Tamar Education Trust report in 2024?

Tamar Education Trust reported total income of £1.42m and reported expenditure of £1.06m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Tamar Education Trust?

Tamar Education Trust has a program ratio of 3.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Tamar Education Trust registered as a charity?

Tamar Education Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 June 1996 as charity number 1056466. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Tamar Education Trust?

Tamar Education Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Tamar Education Trust operate?

Tamar Education Trust operates across 2 areas: Devon and Plymouth City.

Is Tamar Education Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Tamar Education Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056466.