The Thales Charitable Trust
Analysis
The Thales Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in August 1990, 36 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and armed forces/emergency service efficiency, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Thales Charitable Trust reported income of £155k and spending of £158k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £165k to £155k (-6.1%), an average of -1.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Thales Charitable Trust sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Camphill Benevolent Fund (£155k), Hannah's Willberry Wonder Pony Charity (£155k) and Grand Order of Water Rats Charities Fund (£155k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We support charities where our donations create lasting impact, including encouraging young people to pursue STEM subjects, inspiring future engineers, supporting armed forces personnel & their families, & aiding community charities that promote well-being. On occasion, our Trustees use their discretion to assist other charities , so we respond effectively to diverse & emerging community needs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Camphill Benevolent Fund | Gloucestershire | £155k |
| Hannah's Willberry Wonder Pony Charity | Radstock | £155k |
| Grand Order of Water Rats Charities Fund | London | £155k |
| Kingdom Apostolic Empowerment Centre | Oxford | £155k |