THOMAS HARLEY'S ESTATE CHARITY
The charity grant aids the Thomas Harley Educational Foundation and the Thomas Harley Charity for Widows of Clergymen. The educational foundation awards grants to schools and young persons from the preferred area of benefit, defined as the villages of Osgathorpe & Belton (Leicestershire) and the former urban district of Coalville. The widows of clergy are mainly from the Leicester diocese and gran
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £12,405,367, with unrestricted funds of £11,117,198 and restricted funds of £1,288,169. The trustees report that reserves held totalled £495,362, which they consider equivalent to one year's budgeted grant making, and note that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“To allow for market volatility, the trustees have reserves which will be equivalent to one year's budgeted grant making and held in the CCLA COIF Cash Deposit Fund.” — page 5
“During the year fees of £7,612 (2024 - £7,362) were paid to Charity Link for services as clerk and receiver to the charity, of which £957 (2024 - £6,204) are included in accruals at the year end.” — page 25
Trustees
- Paul Hackwoodchair
- Andrew James Dodson
- Christopher John Sheldon
- Kate Jenkins
- Peter Sergeant
- Rev ANTHONY ROBERT LEIGHTON
- Rosemary Ann Gibson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £348k | £226k |
| 31/03/2024 | £320k | £242k |
| 31/03/2023 | £314k | £257k |
| 31/03/2022 | £296k | £223k |
| 31/03/2021 | £298k | £244k |
Common questions
Is THOMAS HARLEY'S ESTATE CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £12,405,367, with unrestricted funds of £11,117,198 and restricted funds of £1,288,169. The trustees report that reserves held totalled £495,362, which they consider equivalent to one year's budgeted grant making, and note that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by The Rowleys Partnership Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN HEMINGWAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £118k |
Charities like this
- THE COMBINED HARPOLE CHARITABLE TRUST
- ALDERMAN NEWTON'S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE)
- THE HARRY BOTTOM CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE CHARITY OF HERVEY AND ELIZABETH EKINS
- THE HARLEY FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS HARLEY'S ESTATE CHARITY | £348k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COMBINED HARPOLE CHARITABLE TRUST | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALDERMAN NEWTON'S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | £197k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE) | £389k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HARRY BOTTOM CHARITABLE TRUST | £271k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARITY OF HERVEY AND ELIZABETH EKINS | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | not going concern |