THE THOMAS THEYER FOUNDATION
We support children and young people with additional needs and those living with difficult life circumstances such as, young carers or those who have suffered a family bereavement, by providing access to outdoor activities, recognising the mental and physical health benefits. Additionally we aim to support their families and carers by providing respite breaks.
Objects
A) FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF AND TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF:- YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS SUCH AS ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD), ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHDH) AND/OR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ADD), THEIR FAMILIES/CARERS; AND- YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE DIFFICULT LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES, SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO "YOUNG CARERS".B) TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND/OR DIFFICULT LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY DEVELOPING THEIR SELF-AWARENESS, CONFIDENCE AND IMPROVING THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGH HEALTH AND FITNESS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.C) TO RELIEVE THOSE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE IN PARTICULAR BY PROVIDING RESPITE OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS WHO REQUIRE ADAPTED ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES.D) TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL INCLUSION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND/OR DIFFICULT LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES BY SUCH CHARITABLE MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT.E) TO RELIEVE THOSE IN NEED IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILIES/CARERS OF YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS.F) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN RELATION TO THE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS, PARTICULARLY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING TRAINING, PRACTICAL ADVICE AND INFORMATION.G) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY ENCOURAGING AND PROMOTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS TO ACCESS EMPLOYMENT OR TRAINING.THE CHARITY WILL WORK IN ENGLAND AND WALES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £2,813 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a total fund balance of £136,194. The trustees' report notes that while income was strong, there is a specific funding need for additional services, and the charity is actively seeking to secure long-term sustainability. Per the trustees, the reserves policy is equivalent to six months of operating costs, calculated at £52,500.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 2
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 12
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 10
Trustees
- AIMEE FRANCES THEYER
- ALAN DAVID THEYER
- ANGELA LUCILLE CRAWFORD
- Anthony Fred Nuttall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £126k | £106k |
| 31/03/2024 | £101k | £116k |
| 31/03/2023 | £121k | £120k |
| 31/03/2022 | £90k | £99k |
| 31/03/2021 | £84k | £55k |
Common questions
Is THE THOMAS THEYER FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £2,813 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a total fund balance of £136,194. The trustees' report notes that while income was strong, there is a specific funding need for additional services, and the charity is actively seeking to secure long-term sustainability. Per the trustees, the reserves policy is equivalent to six months of operating costs, calculated at £52,500. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE THOMAS THEYER FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE THOMAS THEYER FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY, THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S CHARITABLE TRUST, THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE RED SOCKS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY | FY2022 | £15k | costs of providing outdoor activities for children with special needs in Derbyshire |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £7k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £7k | |
| DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £4k | |
| THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | Education |
| THE RED SOCKS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE HELEN JEAN COPE CHARITY | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE RED SOCKS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 31/08/2025 | £25k | Millionaire Street 2025 08w3 |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/04/2024 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/07/2022 | £24k | Support Services Coordinator |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2020 | £10k | Counselling Services for Children and Young People with additional needs |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £373k |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 1 | £226k |
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £179k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £127k |
| THE RODDICK FOUNDATION | 1 | £108k |
| THE DASHLIGHT FOUNDATION | 1 | £86k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £54k |
| THE BOLTINI TRUST | 1 | £54k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE THOMAS THEYER FOUNDATION | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Thomas Project | £78k | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| TOGS CENTRE | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CONTACT A FAMILY | £8.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE THAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | £39k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TANYARD YOUTH PROJECT LIMITED | £206k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |