Charities United Kingdom Education Dame Kelly Holmes Trust
Dame Kelly Holmes Trust logo

Dame Kelly Holmes Trust

Charity No 1128529 · Charity Commission Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Dame Kelly Holmes Trust

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.

Make your donation
87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Dame Kelly Holmes Trust

We are a UK youth sports charity which supports 11 to 25 year olds in both education and in the community. We use the power of world class athletes to train and mentor young people to achieve their potential through personal, social and emotional development programmes. In partnerships nationally and locally, our programmes increase the self esteem, confidence and resilience of the young people.

Founded
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 99%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.80
Program expenses£0.80 (£757,702)
80% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is a registered education nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is 1128529. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Dame Kelly Holmes Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dame Kelly Holmes Trust has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 99% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £1M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Dame Kelly Holmes Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Dame Kelly Holmes Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 80% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We are a UK youth sports charity which supports 11 to 25 year olds in both education and in the community. We use the power of world class athletes to train and mentor young people to achieve their potential through personal, social and emotional development programmes. In partnerships nationally and locally, our programmes increase the self esteem, confidence and resilience of the young people. Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Dame Kelly Holmes Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £790K.

Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
80% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
Unlock exact figures

Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. DAME KELLY HOLMES TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

CA
Catherine Helen Baker
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

CA
Catherine H•••• B••••
Trustee
CO
Connor M••••
Trustee
HE
Helen C•••• D••••••
Trustee
JO
Joy A••••
Trustee
MA
Martin S•••••• H•••••
Trustee
PH
Philip B•••
Trustee
RO
Robert C••••••••••••
Trustee
SA
Samantha B•••••
Trustee
SA
Saranyah D••••
Trustee
Full names, contact details & compensation

Free with an account.

Unlock

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£1.0M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Dame Kelly Holmes shows us what it takes to go the distance! - Marks & Spencer
Nov 2025
corporate.marksandspencer.com
Dame Kelly Holmes hosts star-studded gathering - voice-online.co.uk
Mar 2025
www.voice-online.co.uk
Form filed
£0.8M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Dame Kelly Holmes Trust to help Jersey youngsters Get on Track - Bailiwick Express
Dec 2024
www.bailiwickexpress.com
Dame Kelly Holmes: I’ve found the Caribbean island with adventures fit for Olympians - The Times
Nov 2024
www.thetimes.com
Dame Kelly Holmes at 54: I’m becoming more and more competitive - The Irish News
Oct 2024
www.irishnews.com
Join Dame Kelly Holmes on the trek of a lifetime - Diva Magazine
Apr 2024
diva-magazine.com
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Dame Kelly Holmes: 'I’ve lived in fear of people knowing about my sexuality for 34 years' - OK! Magazine
Nov 2023
www.ok.co.uk
Dame Kelly Holmes Trust CEO to lead education charity - Charity Times
Oct 2023
www.charitytimes.com
Kate Middleton Goes High-low in H&M Tank Top and Alexander McQueen Pants for Dame Kelly Holmes Trust Event - WWD
May 2023
wwd.com
Kate Middleton takes on Dame Kelly Holmes during school visit - Metro.co.uk
May 2023
metro.co.uk
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£1.5M revenue
FY2021
CCEW

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Peer charities

Other education in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Dame Kelly Holmes Trust This page 87 £1.0 million 80%
Caring Together Charity 89 £4.2 million 95%
Dys Space Limited 89 £3.3 million 100%
The Open College Network South East Region Limited 89 £2.0 million 100%
Riverside Vineyard Christian Fellowship 89 £1.1 million 98%
Devon Mind 89 £1.2 million 98%
Dudley Lodge 89 £6.2 million 100%
Student Union Lettings Limited 89 £1.8 million 100%
The Ace Centre-North 89 £4.6 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 24, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

Read full methodology

Quick facts about Dame Kelly Holmes Trust

What is Dame Kelly Holmes Trust?
Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is a education nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. We are a UK youth sports charity which supports 11 to 25 year olds in both education and in the community. We use the power of world class athletes to train and mentor young people to achieve their potential through personal, social and emotional development programmes. In partnerships nationally and locally, our programmes increase the self esteem, confidence and resilience of the young people.
When was Dame Kelly Holmes Trust founded?
Dame Kelly Holmes Trust was founded in 2009.
Where is Dame Kelly Holmes Trust located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is Dame Kelly Holmes Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dame Kelly Holmes Trust trustworthy?
Dame Kelly Holmes Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Dame Kelly Holmes Trust's registration number?
Registration: 1128529 (United Kingdom).
What is Dame Kelly Holmes Trust's website?
http://www.damekellyholmestrust.org/
Are donations to Dame Kelly Holmes Trust tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.