The Eric Twiname Trust
Analysis
The Eric Twiname Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surbiton. It was registered in March 1991, 35 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending November 2025, The Eric Twiname Trust reported income of £32k and spending of £69k, spending 214% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to November 2025, income grew from £18k to £32k (+75%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2023, when income rose by 2145%. Over the whole period it spent 38% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, The Eric Twiname Trust sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Hassocks Scout Group (£32k), The Margaretting Recreation Ground and Village Hall Trust (£32k) and Poppit Sands Surf Lifesaving Club (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To give financial assistance towards the organisation of events & facilities which will enable & encourage pupils of schools & universities in the UK to participate in activities associated with sailing. To assist in the provision of boats & sailing equipment for such pupils, to provide bursaries for disadvantaged youngsters to enable them to pursue sailing activities, provision of coach boats.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Hassocks Scout Group | West Sussex | £32k |
| The Margaretting Recreation Ground and Village Hall Trust | Essex | £32k |
| Poppit Sands Surf Lifesaving Club | Dyfed | £32k |
| The Borrowdale Institute | Keswick | £32k |