Thomas Pocklington Trust

Also known as: The Gift of Thomas Pocklington, Thomas Pocklington Trust Limited

To provide support for people with sight loss and to develop increased knowledge and understanding of the prevention, alleviation and cure of sight loss

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Activities & Mission

To provide support for people with sight loss and to develop increased knowledge and understanding of the prevention, alleviation and cure of sight loss

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£6,605,000

Latest Expenditure

£7,676,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 37% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 71.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 17% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 27.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% of UK Health 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 £27,000

Charitable Activities £894,000

Other Trading £0

Investments £5,684,000

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,501,000

Raising Funds £2,063,000

Governance £54,000

Grants to Institutions £745,000

Other Expenditure £112,000

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	£6,605,000	£7,676,000	£5,501,000	£165,959,000	£11,100,000	79 / 300
2024	£6,239,000	£6,644,000	£5,116,000	£169,685,000	£10,175,000	74 / 200
2023	£5,824,000	£6,881,000	£5,587,000	£177,652,000	£8,942,000	69 / 180
2022	£5,231,000	£6,494,000	£5,121,000	£170,334,000	£8,314,000	61 / 100
2021	£5,217,000	£6,513,000	£5,165,000	£169,066,000	£7,324,000	65 / 73

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Thomas Pocklington Trust

What does Thomas Pocklington Trust do?

To provide support for people with sight loss and to develop increased knowledge and understanding of the prevention, alleviation and cure of sight loss

How much income did Thomas Pocklington Trust report in 2025?

Thomas Pocklington Trust reported total income of £6.61m and reported expenditure of £7.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Thomas Pocklington Trust?

Thomas Pocklington Trust has a program ratio of 83.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Thomas Pocklington Trust registered as a charity?

Thomas Pocklington Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 April 2006 as charity number 1113729. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Thomas Pocklington Trust?

Thomas Pocklington Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is MERVYN WILLIAMSON ACA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Thomas Pocklington Trust operate?

Thomas Pocklington Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Thomas Pocklington Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Thomas Pocklington Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113729.