THOMAS HOWELL'S TRUST
The advancement of education through the distribution of the net income of the Trust to Howell's School, Llandaff in South Wales for the maintenance of the girls' school, and the provision of more general educational support for young people throughout North Wales via Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is adequately resourced to continue its operations, with total net assets increasing to £25,734,975 due to significant investment gains of £2,112,618. The charity holds no unrestricted reserves, as all available income is distributed in accordance with its governing scheme, leaving only a small surplus of £19,647 in the restricted Portion and Endowment Fund.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £643k | £642k |
| 31/07/2024 | £636k | £636k |
| 31/07/2023 | £632k | £631k |
| 31/07/2022 | £632k | £631k |
| 31/07/2021 | £632k | £631k |
Common questions
Is THOMAS HOWELL'S TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is adequately resourced to continue its operations, with total net assets increasing to £25,734,975 due to significant investment gains of £2,112,618. The charity holds no unrestricted reserves, as all available income is distributed in accordance with its governing scheme, leaving only a small surplus of £19,647 in the restricted Portion and Endowment Fund. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MATER ECCLESIAE CIO | 1 | £190k |
Charities like this
- THE THOMAS HOWELL'S EDUCATION FUND FOR NORTH WALES
- THE ELWYN THOMAS MEMORIAL FUND
- THE THOMAS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
- GLAMORGAN FURTHER EDUCATION TRUST FUND
- THE HOWE GREEN EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED
- THOMAS HEATHERLEY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS HOWELL'S TRUST | £643k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE THOMAS HOWELL'S EDUCATION FUND FOR NORTH WALES | £360k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ELWYN THOMAS MEMORIAL FUND | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | not going concern |
| THE THOMAS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | £946k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLAMORGAN FURTHER EDUCATION TRUST FUND | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HOWE GREEN EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED | £2.0m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |