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The Truants Foundation

Also known as: The Heavy Metal Truants Foundation

The Truants Foundation was created in 2019 after many years successful fundraising by The Truants and The Heavy Metal Truants through cycling rides, golf days, auctions & dinners. They continue to raise money for three children's charities- Nordoff Robbins, Teenage Cancer Trust & Childline. With the addition of Save The Children for the HMT's.For more information, go to: https://thetruants.co.uk

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Activities & Mission

The Truants Foundation was created in 2019 after many years successful fundraising by The Truants and The Heavy Metal Truants through cycling rides, golf days, auctions & dinners. They continue to raise money for three children's charities- Nordoff Robbins, Teenage Cancer Trust & Childline. With the addition of Save The Children for the HMT's.For more information, go to: https://thetruants.co.uk

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
£370,223
Latest Expenditure
£289,903

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £540,407
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £134,136

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £570,630
Raising Funds £26,601
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £31,496

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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
2024
£370,223
£289,9030 / 17
2023
£674,543
£628,727£570,630£236,163£236,1630 / 18
2022
£547,919
£554,923£493,670£190,347£190,3470 / 13
2021
£211,692
£14,3410 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Truants Foundation

What does The Truants Foundation do?

The Truants Foundation was created in 2019 after many years successful fundraising by The Truants and The Heavy Metal Truants through cycling rides, golf days, auctions & dinners. They continue to raise money for three children's charities- Nordoff Robbins, Teenage Cancer Trust & Childline. With the addition of Save The Children for the HMT's.For more information, go to: https://thetruants.co.uk

How much income did The Truants Foundation report in 2024?

The Truants Foundation reported total income of £370k and reported expenditure of £290k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Truants Foundation?

The Truants Foundation has a program ratio of 84.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Truants Foundation registered as a charity?

The Truants Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 2020 as charity number 1191441. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs The Truants Foundation?

The Truants Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Roderick Smallwood. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Truants Foundation operate?

The Truants Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Truants Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Truants Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191441.

Details

Address
Matrix Studios
91 Peterborough Road
LONDON
SW6 3BU
Registration Date
23 September 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5160077
Charity Number
1191441

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Trustees

Roderick Smallwood Chair
Adam Nicholas Tyrer
Alan Bennie
Alex Milas
Andrew Scott Hunns
Eric Newnham
Mike Hole
Rebecca Kathyrn Elizabeth Smallwood
Steve Pennington
Also governs 1 other charity
Tom Baigrie

Also Known As

  • The Heavy Metal Truants Foundation

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