The Educational Charity of John Matthews
Analysis
The Educational Charity of John Matthews is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Shropshire. It was registered in October 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Educational Charity of John Matthews reported income of £26k and spending of £29k, spending 112% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £16k to £26k (+58%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 98%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Educational Charity of John Matthews sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of the Lantern School (£26k), 1st Royal Wootton Bassett Brownies (£26k) and The St Ambrose College Charity (£26k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity provides assistance towards the cost of education,or for specialist tools or equipment necessary to pursue a vocation, or to encourage or nurture a specific talent (ie musical instrument), for young people under 25 years old, living in the qualifying areas. Exceptional talent is encouraged and assistance is considered with courses that entail exceptional expenditure.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Lantern School | Cambridgeshire | £26k |
| 1st Royal Wootton Bassett Brownies | Swindon | £26k |
| The St Ambrose College Charity | Greater Manchester | £26k |
| The Truan Trust | Essex | £26k |