THE THOMAS BRINGTON FOUNDATION
We distribute grants to charities in Northamptonshire that work to prevent and reduce homelessness and associated issues such as substance abuse and unemployment.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £29,240 for the year ended 31st May 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £74,625. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves stood at £103,865 at the year end, although the reserves policy target had not yet been formally set. The charity relies on an annual income stream of £30,000 from photographic royalties and does not actively fundraise.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 10,809”
“The trustees' reserves policy is to ensure that there are adequate resources available to continue the charitable activities of the organisation.” — page 14
Trustees
- Dr SAMUEL ROBERT THOMAS
- EDWARD DAVY GEORGE THOMAS
- NATALIE ANN THOMAS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £125k | £31k |
| 31/05/2024 | £30k | £25k |
| 31/05/2023 | £30k | £25k |
| 31/05/2022 | £30k | £30k |
| 31/05/2021 | £30k | £27k |
Common questions
Is THE THOMAS BRINGTON FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £29,240 for the year ended 31st May 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £74,625. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves stood at £103,865 at the year end, although the reserves policy target had not yet been formally set. The charity relies on an annual income stream of £30,000 from photographic royalties and does not actively fundraise. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE AMATEURS TRUST | 1 | £96k |
| THE PRIORY FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |
| SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| MATTHEW GOOD FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS' CHURCH BURTON-IN-WIRRAL | 1 | £3k |
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- London Homelessness Foundation
- THE HOWARTH FOUNDATION
- HELP BRISTOL'S HOMELESS CHARITY
- CHARLES THOMPSON'S MISSION
- THE THOMAS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTH CHARITABLE FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE THOMAS BRINGTON FOUNDATION | £125k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| London Homelessness Foundation | £781k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HOWARTH FOUNDATION | £145k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HELP BRISTOL'S HOMELESS CHARITY | £551k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHARLES THOMPSON'S MISSION | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE THOMAS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | £946k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |