The Birch Thompson Memorial Fund

The Charity maintains Gelliwig, a residential centre in Porthmadog, Gwynedd for use by groups of young people from Colton Hills School, Wolverhampton in particular, but a wider area in general.The property is available for hire by bona fide groups catering for young people.

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Activities & Mission

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

Gwynedd Wolverhampton

Financial Information

Latest Income

£34,718

Latest Expenditure

£18,807

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 54.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 54.2%

Expenditure as % of income

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 2022 — Kids Adventurous Activities (organisation 4016294)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£34,718	£18,807	0 / 50
2024	£44,794	£22,677	0 / 50
2023	£31,462	£42,318	0 / 100
2022	£43,775	£36,696	0 / 50
2021	£19,129	£12,817	0 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Birch Thompson Memorial Fund

What does The Birch Thompson Memorial Fund do?

How much income did The Birch Thompson Memorial Fund report in 2025?

The Birch Thompson Memorial Fund reported total income of £35k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Birch Thompson Memorial Fund registered as a charity?

The Birch Thompson Memorial Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 1981 as charity number 512044. It has been registered for 45 years.

Who runs The Birch Thompson Memorial Fund?

The Birch Thompson Memorial Fund is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Birch Thompson Memorial Fund operate?

The Birch Thompson Memorial Fund operates across 2 areas: Gwynedd and Wolverhampton.

Is The Birch Thompson Memorial Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Birch Thompson Memorial Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 512044.