The Thomas Longley Charity
Analysis
The Thomas Longley Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Camber. It was registered in November 1999, 27 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Thomas Longley Charity reported income of £68k and spending of £64k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £23k to £68k (+194%), an average of +31% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 127%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, The Thomas Longley Charity sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Brionys Gift (£68k), The Independent Baldock Beer Festival Charitable Trust (£68k) and The Chandraj Foundation (£68k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The upkeep and maintenance of the Parish Church of St. Thomas in Camber and the Thomas Longley Church Hall adjoining the church. Any income which cannot be applied for the aforementioned object of the charity may be applied for the furtherance of the religious and other charitable work of St. Thomas in Camber.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Brionys Gift | Barnsley | £68k |
| The Independent Baldock Beer Festival Charitable Trust | Hertfordshire | £68k |
| The Chandraj Foundation | 14 Lyon Road | £68k |
| The Birshan Charitable Trust | Dorset | £68k |