The Himalayan Trust UK

Also known as: Sir Edmund Hillary Himalayan Trust

Relief of poverty and sickness in NepalProtection of the environment ,particularly the National Parks in Nepal

Activities & Mission

Relief of poverty and sickness in NepalProtection of the environment ,particularly the National Parks in Nepal

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.

Country

Nepal

Financial Information

Latest Income

£0

Latest Expenditure

£0

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 24.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 52.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 42.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £240,276

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £304,243

Investments £4,771

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £134,177

Raising Funds £106,558

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £131,190

Other Expenditure £12,720

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2023.

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2023	£549,290	£253,455	£134,177	£549,796	£549,796	0 / 0
2022	£122,787	£167,232				0 / 0
2021	£171,557	£194,586				0 / 0
2020	£211,391	£176,258				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Himalayan Trust UK

What does The Himalayan Trust UK do?

Relief of poverty and sickness in NepalProtection of the environment ,particularly the National Parks in Nepal

How much income did The Himalayan Trust UK report in 2023?

The Himalayan Trust UK reported total income of £549k and reported expenditure of £253k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Himalayan Trust UK registered as a charity?

The Himalayan Trust UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 August 1990 as charity number 1000153. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs The Himalayan Trust UK?

The Himalayan Trust UK is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Himalayan Trust UK operate?

The Himalayan Trust UK operates in Nepal, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Himalayan Trust UK a registered charity?

Yes — The Himalayan Trust UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000153.