Thames Explorer Trust
Analysis
Thames Explorer Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 1992, 34 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02396145). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Thames Explorer Trust reported income of £265k and spending of £259k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £189k to £265k (+40%), an average of +8.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 24%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Thames Explorer Trust sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Tanfield Railway Trust Limited (£263k), Plynlimon Heritage Trust (£267k) and Wales Environment Link (£262k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are an educational charity providing historical, geographical and environmental education about the Thames. We promote access, physical, intellectual and emotional to the Thames and it's environment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Tanfield Railway Trust Limited | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £263k |
| Plynlimon Heritage Trust | Aberystwyth | £267k |
| Wales Environment Link | Cardiff | £262k |
| BASC Wildlife Fund Charity | Wrexham | £268k |