THE TRUST FOR SIR NEIL AND LADIES SHEILA AND ELIZABETH THORNE LIMITED
Promotion of education within the UK, the relief of sickness and the preservation and protection of good physical and mental health, promotion of religious harmony, preservation and conservation of historical buildings and monuments and the maintenance of historical records and archives and the education of the public on these.
Objects
1.FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO PROMOTE EDUCATION WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING BY: -AWARDING TO SUCH PERSONS SCHOLARSHIPS, MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES OR GRANTS TENABLE AT ANY UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OR INSTITUTION OF HIGHER OR FURTHER EDUCATION. -ASSISTING IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT ANY CHARITY WHOSE AIMS INCLUDE ADVANCING EDUCATION OF PERSONS BY DEVELOPING THEIR MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND MORAL CAPABILITIES THROUGH ACTIVITIES. 2.FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO PROVIDE THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING BY: -ENABLING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE -TO ASSIST IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT ANY CHARITY WHOSE AIMS INCLUDE THE PROVISION AND PROMOTION OF HEALTHCARE. 3.THE PROMOTION OF RELIGIOUS HARMONY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY: -EDUCATING THE PUBLIC IN DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS BELIEFS INCLUDING AWARENESS OF THEIR DISTINCTIVE FEATURES AND THE COMMON GROUND TO PROMOTE GOOD RELATIONS BETWEEN PERSON OF DIFFERENT FAITHS -PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT OF THE BELIEFS AND PRACTICES OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS. 4.FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THE PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS AND MONUMENTS AND THE MAINTENANCE OF HISTORICAL RECORDS AND ARCHIVES AND THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN SUCH HISTORICAL BUILDINGS, MONUMENTS AND EVENTS. 5.TO FURTHER SUCH PURPOSES WHICH ARE CHARITABLE UNDER THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES DECIDE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £1,447,762, an increase from £1,369,570 in the prior year, driven by net income of £78,192. Per the trustees' report, the trust received a portfolio administered by Charles Stanley and further donations from the Executors of Lady Elizabeth Thorne, which have supported its charitable activities and grants.
What the accounts disclose
“At the Balance sheet date the Trust owed £563.91 to a company owned by Sir Neil Thorne, trustee, in respect of monies in relation to the maintenance of the investment property. (2024 nil)” — page 15
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 11449025
Company officers (Companies House)
- MONTLAKE, Andrew Spencer on trustee list
- SANDERS, Sarah Jane on trustee list
- THORNE, Neil Gordon, Sir on trustee list
- ARM SECRETARIES LIMITED
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- SIR NEIL THORNEchair
- Andrew Montlake
- Lady SHELIA CAROL THORNE
- Sarah Jane Sanders
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £33k | £17k |
| 31/07/2024 | £34k | £29k |
| 31/07/2023 | £32k | £25k |
| 31/07/2022 | £43k | £11k |
| 31/07/2021 | £427k | £8k |
Common questions
Is THE TRUST FOR SIR NEIL AND LADIES SHEILA AND ELIZABETH THORNE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £1,447,762, an increase from £1,369,570 in the prior year, driven by net income of £78,192. Per the trustees' report, the trust received a portfolio administered by Charles Stanley and further donations from the Executors of Lady Elizabeth Thorne, which have supported its charitable activities and grants. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.