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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

Latest Income
£3,375,007
Latest Expenditure
£3,000,774

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 10.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 12.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 88.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £527,826
Charitable Activities £7,500
Other Trading £2,839,681
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £362,068
Raising Funds £2,638,706
Governance £12,275
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 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
£3,375,007
£3,000,774£362,068£5,030,516£00 / 3
2023
£3,107,112
£3,099,086£293,558£4,651,283£4,979,9560 / 3
2022
£2,727,552
£2,795,358£311,720£4,643,257£4,956,6190 / 5
2021
£2,204,735
£1,541,390£313,484£4,711,064£925,1920 / 5
2020
£84,532
£140,3300 / 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

Address
166 Lovedon Lane
Kings Worthy
WINCHESTER
Hampshire
SO23 7NJ
Registration Date
3 May 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1046192
Charity Number
1046192

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Trustees

Jake Melvin
Also governs 1 other charity
John Beesley
Joseph Diffey
MARCUS GILL
Warwick Melvin
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

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