Thatcham Relief in Need Charity
Analysis
Thatcham Relief in Need Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Berkshire. It was registered in July 1978, 48 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Thatcham Relief in Need Charity reported income of £21k and spending of £24k, spending 115% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £17k to £21k (+23%), an average of +5.2% a year. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Thatcham Relief in Need Charity sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Nottinghamshire Bangladesh Centre (£21k), Cherish Fund (£21k) and Barnard Castle Christian Fellowship (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Applicants for grants are referred to the Charity by other local organisations, professionals and government agencies. Any need is considered by the Trustees at any time but the grant must be for the benefit of residents in the area of the Ancient Parish of Thatcham, Berkshire. i.e. The current areas of Thatcham, Greenham, Midgham and Cold Ash.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Nottinghamshire Bangladesh Centre | Nottingham | £21k |
| Cherish Fund | Derbyshire | £21k |
| Barnard Castle Christian Fellowship | Barnard Castle | £21k |
| Kajokeji Educational Trust Africa | Canterbury | £21k |