THE THOMAS SQUIRE CHARITY
Our policy is to give grants to students entering further education for up to four years and one off grants for tools and other equipment to those starting apprenticeships or work training on the job. The area we cover is the ancient parishes of Elm, Emneth and Friday Bridge with Coldham. The charity only gives grants up to the age of twenty five.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted cash funds increased to £239,023 at the end of the period, while total funds rose to £340,264. The trustees' policy is to distribute net income to beneficiaries, though they reserve funds for property maintenance. The charity holds significant investment assets, including Squire House and purchased land.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees are mindful that although the property owned by the charity is newly built funds will need to be reserved for maintenance.” — page 5
Trustees
- CYNTHIA DOROTHY BROWNchair
- CHRISTINE COOK
- HARRY HUMPHREY
- JOHN MICHAEL REACH
- Jane Feaviour-Clarke
- Laura Upton
- MICHAEL GEORGE DAY
- Susan Lambert
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £166k | £8k |
| 31/12/2024 | £31k | £12k |
| 31/12/2023 | £30k | £67k |
| 31/12/2022 | £29k | £10k |
| 31/12/2021 | £23k | £9k |
Common questions
Is THE THOMAS SQUIRE CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted cash funds increased to £239,023 at the end of the period, while total funds rose to £340,264. The trustees' policy is to distribute net income to beneficiaries, though they reserve funds for property maintenance. The charity holds significant investment assets, including Squire House and purchased land. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS HOWELL'S TRUST | 1 | £1.2m |
| CHIPPING SODBURY TOWN LANDS CHARITY | 1 | £96k |
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | 1 | £28k |
| CHELSEA ACADEMY FOUNDATION | 1 | £351 |
Charities like this
- THE THOMAS HOWELL'S EDUCATION FUND FOR NORTH WALES
- THE SUTASOMA TRUST
- MARJORIE LIPMAN FOUNDATION
- THE SOUTH SQUARE TRUST
- THE CHIPPING SODBURY ENDOWED SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- YARDLEY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE THOMAS SQUIRE CHARITY | £166k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE THOMAS HOWELL'S EDUCATION FUND FOR NORTH WALES | £360k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SUTASOMA TRUST | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MARJORIE LIPMAN FOUNDATION | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOUTH SQUARE TRUST | £167k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHIPPING SODBURY ENDOWED SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £74k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |