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.
Activities & Mission
The promotion for public benefit within the City of Sunderland and County Durham by means specified in the Governing Document.
Grants
The Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £472,679
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing and amateur sport
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £144,765 | £472,679 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £118,111 | £253,571 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £97,457 | £257,088 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £103,569 | £137,204 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £107,321 | £247,619 | 0 / 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.
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Trustees
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
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