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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDame 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.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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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.
DAME KELLY HOLMES TRUST is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
DAME KELLY HOLMES TRUST is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (9)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralDame Kelly Holmes shows us what it takes to go the distance! - Marks & Spencer
Dame Kelly Holmes hosts star-studded gathering - voice-online.co.uk
Dame Kelly Holmes Trust to help Jersey youngsters Get on Track - Bailiwick Express
Dame Kelly Holmes: I’ve found the Caribbean island with adventures fit for Olympians - The Times
Dame Kelly Holmes at 54: I’m becoming more and more competitive - The Irish News
Join Dame Kelly Holmes on the trek of a lifetime - Diva Magazine
Dame Kelly Holmes: 'I’ve lived in fear of people knowing about my sexuality for 34 years' - OK! Magazine
Dame Kelly Holmes Trust CEO to lead education charity - Charity Times
Kate Middleton Goes High-low in H&M Tank Top and Alexander McQueen Pants for Dame Kelly Holmes Trust Event - WWD
Kate Middleton takes on Dame Kelly Holmes during school visit - Metro.co.uk
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- 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
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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.