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

£1,019,947

Latest Expenditure

£650,447

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 1.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 2.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 98.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £374,347

Charitable Activities £12,000

Other Trading £633,600

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £18,248

Raising Funds £632,199

Governance £8,394

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 2025.

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
2025	£1,019,947	£650,447	£18,248	£2,515,181	£0	0 / 0
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

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 2025?

Tamar Education Trust reported total income of £1.02m and reported expenditure of £650k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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.