A T D Fourth World Trust
Analysis
A T D Fourth World Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, A T D Fourth World Trust reported income of £179k and spending of £193k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £278k to £179k (-36%), an average of -10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income dropped by 34%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, A T D Fourth World Trust sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Barka UK (£179k), River Church (Orpington) (£179k) and Kidderminster Foodbank (£179k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Its objective is to provide relief to families in need of recuperation and rehabilitation by reason of their poverty or social/economic circumstances, both in the United Kingdom and countries overseas. TheTrust does not provide financial assistance to individuals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Barka UK | London | £179k |
| River Church (Orpington) | Kent | £179k |
| Kidderminster Foodbank | Worcestershire | £179k |
| Two Rivers Community Pantry | East Yorkshire | £179k |