THE THOMAS HOWELL'S EDUCATION FUND FOR NORTH WALES
The award of grants to institutions and organisations in support of a broad range of educational initiatives for young people under the age of 25 in North Wales. It strives to increase student inclusiveness across primary, secondary, further and higher education, particularly in areas of high deprivation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £315,775 are held, which the trustees consider to be in excess of their stated policy target of holding minimum reserves not exceeding 10% of unrestricted income. The charity reports a net increase in total funds to £1,352,195, supported by investment gains, and confirms it is adequately resourced to continue its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“This is not expected to exceed 10% of the Charity’s unrestricted income.” — page 7
“The Charity is a beneficiary of one of these six charities, Thomas Howell’s Trust, receiving a prescribed percentage of the available annual income of that Charity, details of which are shown in Notes 2 and 7.”
“The Charity also received a donation from the Drapers’ Company details are shown in Note 2.”
“The Charity is a beneficiary of one of these six charities, Thomas Howell’s Trust, receiving a prescribed percentage of the available annual income of that Charity, details of which are shown in Notes 2 and 7.”
“The Charity also received a donation from the Drapers’ Company details are shown in Note 2.”
“The Charity is a beneficiary of one of these six charities, Thomas Howell’s Trust, receiving a prescribed percentage of the available annual income of that Charity, details of which are shown in Notes 2 and 7.”
“The Charity also received a donation from the Drapers’ Company details are shown in Note 2.”
Trustees
- THE DRAPERS COMPANY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £360k | £336k |
| 31/07/2024 | £352k | £343k |
| 31/07/2023 | £346k | £397k |
| 31/07/2022 | £344k | £304k |
| 31/07/2021 | £344k | £298k |
Common questions
Is THE THOMAS HOWELL'S EDUCATION FUND FOR NORTH WALES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £315,775 are held, which the trustees consider to be in excess of their stated policy target of holding minimum reserves not exceeding 10% of unrestricted income. The charity reports a net increase in total funds to £1,352,195, supported by investment gains, and confirms it is adequately resourced to continue its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Who funds THE THOMAS HOWELL'S EDUCATION FUND FOR NORTH WALES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE THOMAS HOWELL'S EDUCATION FUND FOR NORTH WALES as a grant recipient include THOMAS HOWELL'S TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS HOWELL'S TRUST | FY2025 | £307k | Charitable activities |
| THOMAS HOWELL'S TRUST | FY2024 | £304k | Educational support |
| THOMAS HOWELL'S TRUST | FY2022 | £302k | |
| THOMAS HOWELL'S TRUST | FY2023 | £302k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Caring Family Foundation | 1 | £550k |
| THE OLDHURST TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| BC Partners Foundation | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THOMAS HOWELL'S TRUST
- GLAMORGAN FURTHER EDUCATION TRUST FUND
- THE ELWYN THOMAS MEMORIAL FUND
- THE RECORD CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE THOMAS SQUIRE CHARITY
- THOMAS'S FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE THOMAS HOWELL'S EDUCATION FUND FOR NORTH WALES | £360k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THOMAS HOWELL'S TRUST | £643k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLAMORGAN FURTHER EDUCATION TRUST FUND | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ELWYN THOMAS MEMORIAL FUND | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | not going concern |
| THE RECORD CHARITABLE TRUST | £208k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE THOMAS SQUIRE CHARITY | £166k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |