Thistledown Education Trust
THE PROVISION OF BUILDINGS, FACILITIES AND GRANTS FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE.
Activities & Mission
THE PROVISION OF BUILDINGS, FACILITIES AND GRANTS FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,375,007 | £3,000,774 | £362,068 | £5,030,516 | £0 | 0 / 3 |
| 2023 | £3,107,112 | £3,099,086 | £293,558 | £4,651,283 | £4,979,956 | 0 / 3 |
| 2022 | £2,727,552 | £2,795,358 | £311,720 | £4,643,257 | £4,956,619 | 0 / 5 |
| 2021 | £2,204,735 | £1,541,390 | £313,484 | £4,711,064 | £925,192 | 0 / 5 |
| 2020 | £84,532 | £140,330 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Thistledown Education Trust
What does Thistledown Education Trust do?
THE PROVISION OF BUILDINGS, FACILITIES AND GRANTS FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE.
How much income did Thistledown Education Trust report in 2024?
Thistledown Education Trust reported total income of £3.38m and reported expenditure of £3.00m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Thistledown Education Trust?
Thistledown Education Trust has a program ratio of 10.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Thistledown Education Trust registered as a charity?
Thistledown Education Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 May 1995 as charity number 1046192. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Thistledown Education Trust?
Thistledown Education Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Thistledown Education Trust operate?
Thistledown Education Trust operates across 3 areas: Hampshire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Is Thistledown Education Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Thistledown Education Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1046192.
Details
Kings Worthy
WINCHESTER
Hampshire
SO23 7NJ
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- 14 May 2026
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