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The Thomas Family Charitable Trust

General charitable purposes, with an emphasis on specific needs in South Africa.

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Activities & Mission

General charitable purposes, with an emphasis on specific needs in South Africa.

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
£946,328
Latest Expenditure
£50,487

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 5.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £850,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £96,328
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £50,487
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,450
Grants to Institutions £47,484
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£946,328
£50,487£50,487£2,967,426£2,967,4260 / 0
2024
£138,362
£163,1630 / 0
2023
£2,155,713
£61,665£61,665£2,096,386£2,096,3860 / 0
2022
£75,000
£74,9840 / 0
2021
£45,000
£44,9460 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Thomas Family Charitable Trust

What does The Thomas Family Charitable Trust do?

General charitable purposes, with an emphasis on specific needs in South Africa.

How much income did The Thomas Family Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The Thomas Family Charitable Trust reported total income of £946k and reported expenditure of £50k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Thomas Family Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Thomas Family Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 September 2009 as charity number 1131842. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Thomas Family Charitable Trust?

The Thomas Family Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is WILLIAM JOHN THOMAS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Thomas Family Charitable Trust operate?

The Thomas Family Charitable Trust operates in South Africa, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Thomas Family Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Thomas Family Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131842.

Details

Address
Little Nodes
Magham Down
HAILSHAM
East Sussex
BN27 1PW
Registration Date
25 September 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4047542
Charity Number
1131842

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Trustees

WILLIAM JOHN THOMAS Chair
FIONA WENDY THOMAS
Julie Anne Thomas
Megan Eithne Thomas Robinson
Rachel Joy Fay

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