Thomas Howell's Trust
Analysis
Thomas Howell's Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 1991, 35 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Thomas Howell's Trust reported income of £643k and spending of £642k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £632k to £643k (+1.8%), an average of +0.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Thomas Howell's Trust sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Blackheath Montessori Centre Limited (£642k), British Hip Society (£643k) and Ability North London (£640k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from investments 99%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £636k. It employed 2 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.7%
- Investments 99%
In the charity's own words
The advancement of education through the distribution of the net income of the Trust to Howell's School, Llandaff in South Wales for the maintenance of the girls' school, and the provision of more general educational support for young people throughout North Wales via Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Montessori Centre Limited | London | £642k |
| British Hip Society | London | £643k |
| Ability North London | London | £640k |
| Park School | Totnes | £644k |