THE HIMALAYAN TRUST UK CIO
The relief of poverty and sickness of persons in Nepal; the protection and preservation of the environment in particular in the National Parks in Nepal and their environs for the public benefit; the advancement of education in Nepal in particular the education of children and those in immediate post school education.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted funds of £643,446 as of 31 December 2025, an increase from £575,433 in the prior year. The trustees report that the trust remains in a sound financial position, supported by a prudent reserves policy and a ten-year planning horizon for core programme expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees determine their education, health and environmental expenditure plans on a ten-year horizon and have designated reserves to support this commitment.”
“Donations from Trustees and their related family trusts totalling £46,213 (2024: £30,828) were received during the year. These donations ensure that no deductions are necessitated from other funds raised to cover the costs of fundraising events, trustee travel expenses, CRM expenditure and certain one-off professional fundraising advisory costs.” — page 38
Trustees
- Sir GRAHAM LLOYD WRIGLEYchair
- Alexander Nevill
- Angus Neil George Macdonald
- JOHN TREVOR WALTON FRGS
- Kate Andrea Wolstenholme
- Katherine Mary Keohane
- Padam Simkhada
- REBECCA LUCY STEPHENS MBE
- Robert Craig Ross
- Sabian Levander Oluwadare Phippen
- Sarah Joie Mackaness
- Sasja Van Waveren Hogervorst
- Susan Leyden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £263k | £224k |
| 31/12/2024 | £244k | £230k |
Common questions
Is THE HIMALAYAN TRUST UK CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted funds of £643,446 as of 31 December 2025, an increase from £575,433 in the prior year. The trustees report that the trust remains in a sound financial position, supported by a prudent reserves policy and a ten-year planning horizon for core programme expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE HIMALAYAN TRUST UK CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HIMALAYAN TRUST UK CIO as a grant recipient include THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £50k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| C E K STERN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £19k |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE DE BRYE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- HIMALAYAN ANIMAL TREATMENT CENTRE (UK)
- LAKSHMI-NARAYANA TRUST
- COMMUNITY ACTION NEPAL
- THE HUMANITARIAN TRUST
- Q. LEARNING NEPAL TRUST CIO
- KTRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HIMALAYAN TRUST UK CIO | £263k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HIMALAYAN ANIMAL TREATMENT CENTRE (UK) | £205k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LAKSHMI-NARAYANA TRUST | £1.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY ACTION NEPAL | £391k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HUMANITARIAN TRUST | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Q. LEARNING NEPAL TRUST CIO | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |