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.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 25 WHO ARE RESIDENT IN OR UNDERGOING EDUCATION IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEE DECIDES.
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.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
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 KRISTINA MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THOMAS HOWELL'S TRUST
- THE ROWLAND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- THOMAS WILSON EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- THE TAYLOR AND HAMMOND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- FUND FOR ACTION THROUGH EDUCATION
- HOCKERILL EDUCATIONAL 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 |
| THE ROWLAND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | £378k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THOMAS WILSON EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £129k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TAYLOR AND HAMMOND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | £37k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FUND FOR ACTION THROUGH EDUCATION | £30k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |