THE TMT FOUNDATION
TMT Foundation operates across the UK, with a special emphasis on supporting causes in the South West of England. We are active in providing medical grants and relief of poverty & homelessness. We are especially committed to support disadvantaged children. Our Giving Hope Through Education programs provide a whole new vista of opportunity to those who otherwise would have little chance in life.
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THE TRUSTEES HOLD THE INCOME AND CAPITAL OF THE CHARITY ON TRUST TO APPLY THE INCOME, AND ALL OR SUCH PART OR PARTS OF THE CAPITAL, AT SUCH TIME OR TIMES AND IN SUCH MANNER TO, OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF, SUCH EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE OBJECTS IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY IN THEIR DISCRETION THINK FIT. "CHARITABLE" MEANS CHARITABLE UNDER THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £537,973, which the trustees plan to build into a capital fund for future grants. The trustees report that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity received £175,000 in donations and awarded £134,350 in grants during the year.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the foundation received donations amounting to £25,000 from Blake Envelopes Holdings Ltd (2024: £nil). The trustee Mr M Barter is a director and shareholder of Blake Envelopes Holdings Ltd.” — page 16
“During the year the foundation received donations amounting to £85,000 from MWB (2024: £nil). The trustee Mr M Barter is a director of MWB Investments.” — page 16
“During the year the foundation received donations amounting to £25,000 from Blake Envelopes Holdings Ltd (2024: £nil). The trustee Mr M Barter is a director and shareholder of Blake Envelopes Holdings Ltd.” — page 16
“During the year the foundation received donations amounting to £85,000 from MWB (2024: £nil). The trustee Mr M Barter is a director of MWB Investments.” — page 16
“During the year the foundation received donations amounting to £25,000 from Blake Envelopes Holdings Ltd (2024: £nil). The trustee Mr M Barter is a director and shareholder of Blake Envelopes Holdings Ltd.” — page 16
“During the year the foundation received donations amounting to £85,000 from MWB (2024: £nil). The trustee Mr M Barter is a director of MWB Investments.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 1
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- TIMOTHY WYATT BARTERchair
- Michael Barter
- TIMOTHY MARK BROWNING
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £175k | £137k |
| 31/12/2024 | £50k | £61k |
| 31/12/2023 | £380k | £504k |
| 31/12/2022 | £12k | £174k |
| 31/12/2021 | £22k | £71k |
Common questions
Is THE TMT FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £537,973, which the trustees plan to build into a capital fund for future grants. The trustees report that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity received £175,000 in donations and awarded £134,350 in grants during the year.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SISTERS OF MERCY SUNDERLAND | 1 | £210k |
| THE ALTENBURG FOUNDATION | 1 | £187k |
| THE HOWE GREEN TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE LOWER GREEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 1 | £51k |
| THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS | 1 | £30k |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 1 | £24k |
| THE VICTORIA FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
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- THE ELMGRANT TRUST
- TEAM TED FOUNDATION
- THE MOULDING FOUNDATION
- TIMATSIDE LTD
- THE TIM HENMAN FOUNDATION
- SIGNIFICANCE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TMT FOUNDATION | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ELMGRANT TRUST | £178k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| TEAM TED FOUNDATION | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MOULDING FOUNDATION | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TIMATSIDE LTD | £32k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TIM HENMAN FOUNDATION | £554k | — | — | within | 16.1% | noted |