William Palmer College Educational Trust
Analysis
William Palmer College Educational Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in September 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending July 2025, William Palmer College Educational Trust reported income of £260k and spending of £289k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £237k to £260k (+9.8%), an average of +2.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, William Palmer College Educational 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 Connected Lives (£260k), Bicester Garrison (Tiddlywinks) Playgroup (£260k) and Jigsaw Preschool (£259k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
After maintaining its property, the Trust provides prizes and special benefits while promoting the education of the relevant beneficiaries who must be under the age of 25 years, in need of financial assistance and either residents of the Ancient Parish of Grays Thurrock or are attending or have for not less than two consecutive academic years at any time attended the school of the charity.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Connected Lives | London | £260k |
| Bicester Garrison (Tiddlywinks) Playgroup | Bicester | £260k |
| Jigsaw Preschool | Cambridge | £259k |
| Run with It | East Yorkshire | £260k |