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The Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust

The promotion for public benefit within the City of Sunderland and County Durham by means specified in the Governing Document.

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Activities & Mission

The promotion for public benefit within the City of Sunderland and County Durham by means specified in the Governing Document.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£144,765
Latest Expenditure
£472,679

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 326.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 326.5%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£144,765
£472,6790 / 0
2024
£118,111
£253,5710 / 0
2023
£97,457
£257,0880 / 0
2022
£103,569
£137,2040 / 0
2021
£107,321
£247,6190 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust

What does The Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust do?

The promotion for public benefit within the City of Sunderland and County Durham by means specified in the Governing Document.

How much income did The Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust reported total income of £145k and reported expenditure of £473k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 April 2003 as charity number 1096936. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust?

The Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust operate?

The Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust operates across 2 areas: Durham and Sunderland.

Is The Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096936.

Details

Address
ESTATE OFFICE
BROADWOOD HALL
LANCHESTER
DURHAM
DH7 0TN
Registration Date
9 April 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3998274
Charity Number
1096936

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Trustees

DAVID ANDREW GRAY
Also governs 1 other charity
Emma Christine Gray
LADY DIANA CAROLE WENTWORTH COWIE
MATTHEW JAMES WOODS
Also governs 1 other charity

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30 July 2026
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