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The Thalidomide Trust

Also known as: The Thalidomide Children's Trust

The Thalidomide Trust provides relief and assistance to its beneficiaries through financial assistance and support services.

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Activities & Mission

The Thalidomide Trust provides relief and assistance to its beneficiaries through financial assistance and support services.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£28,619,000
Latest Expenditure
£38,137,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 131.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £24,007,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,534,000
Other Income £78,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £37,649,000
Raising Funds £488,000
Governance £363,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£28,619,000
£38,137,000£37,649,000£145,401,000£144,783,00022 / 30
2024
£30,164,000
£39,452,000£39,140,000£142,456,000£141,736,00021 / 30
2023
£29,801,000
£68,084,000£67,768,000£132,800,000£132,800,00019 / 30
2022
£31,039,000
£34,072,000£33,655,000£157,810,000£157,244,00019 / 30
2021
£27,195,000
£32,854,000£32,407,000£174,636,000£174,752,00018 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Thalidomide Trust

What does The Thalidomide Trust do?

The Thalidomide Trust provides relief and assistance to its beneficiaries through financial assistance and support services.

How much income did The Thalidomide Trust report in 2025?

The Thalidomide Trust reported total income of £28.62m and reported expenditure of £38.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Thalidomide Trust?

The Thalidomide Trust has a program ratio of 131.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Thalidomide Trust registered as a charity?

The Thalidomide Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 August 1973 as charity number 266220. It has been registered for 53 years.

Who runs The Thalidomide Trust?

The Thalidomide Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Thalidomide Trust operate?

The Thalidomide Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Thalidomide Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Thalidomide Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 266220.

Details

Address
THALIDOMIDE TRUST
1 EATON COURT ROAD
COLMWORTH BUSINESS PARK
EATON SOCON
ST. NEOTS
PE19 8ER
Registration Date
7 August 1973
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
266220
Charity Number
266220

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Trustees

THALIDOMIDE TRUST COMPANY

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Thalidomide Children's Trust
  • The Thalidomide Trust

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14 May 2026
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