Twins Trust Ltd
Analysis
Twins Trust Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 1999, 27 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03688825). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Twins Trust Ltd reported income of £1.3m and spending of £1.3m, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £1.2m to £1.3m (+8.0%), an average of +1.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Twins Trust Ltd sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 95th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland (£1.3m), Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation (£1.3m) and Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK (£1.3m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 56%, donations and legacies 30%, trading 11% and investments 2.1%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £31k. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 2.0%. Reserves of £366k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 26 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 28%
- Legacies 2.4%
- Charitable activities 56%
- Trading 11%
- Investments 2.1%
In the charity's own words
The following principal activities and services contribute to the achievement of our objectives; the provision of a telephone helpline, practical help in the home, classes, publications, clinical research, quarterly magazine, website, campaigning on issues that impact on the multiple birth community, specialist support groups, events, and links with local clubs and related organisations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £1.3m |
| Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation | Hampshire | £1.3m |
| Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK | Stratford-upon-Avon | £1.3m |
| The Players Foundation | Chester | £1.3m |