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.
Grants
Thistledown Education Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £2,278,683
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £2,137,538 | £2,278,683 | £359,763 | £4,889,371 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 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 |
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 2025?
Thistledown Education Trust reported total income of £2.14m and reported expenditure of £2.28m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated