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Thriplow Charitable Trust

Furtherance of higher education and research in institutions.

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Activities & Mission

Furtherance of higher education and research in institutions.

Grants

Thriplow Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£251,889
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies
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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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
£83,094
Latest Expenditure
£251,889

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 303.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£83,094
£251,8890 / 0
2024
£173,940
£192,7910 / 0
2023
£149,774
£212,1360 / 0
2022
£126,664
£186,8840 / 0
2021
£121,509
£140,8280 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Thriplow Charitable Trust

What does Thriplow Charitable Trust do?

Furtherance of higher education and research in institutions.

How much income did Thriplow Charitable Trust report in 2025?

Thriplow Charitable Trust reported total income of £83k and reported expenditure of £252k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Thriplow Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Thriplow Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 August 1993 as charity number 1025531. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Thriplow Charitable Trust?

Thriplow Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Lord Mair CBE FREng FRS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Thriplow Charitable Trust operate?

Thriplow Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Thriplow Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Thriplow Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1025531.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
31 August 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1025531
Charity Number
1025531

Trustees

Professor Lord Mair CBE FREng FRS Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Cyprian Broodbank
Professor Dame Caroline Humphrey DBE FBA
PROFESSOR DAME JEAN OLWEN THOMAS CBE DBE
Also governs 1 other charity

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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