The Farthing Trust
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The Trust was formed as a vehicle to meet charitable causes in any area of the world. All manner of charitable causes are supported, predominantly in the areas of education, faith, health, human rights and reconciliation and the relief of those in need. The Trust rarely supports GAP year students or applications for educational courses. The Trust prioritizes small projects with "seed corn" funding
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Farthing Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1974, it predates 91% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE FARTHING TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE FARTHING 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.
THE FARTHING 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 & board
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 4 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Farthing Trust
The Farthing Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Newmarket, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its registration number is 268066. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £501K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Farthing Trust has £501K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Trust was formed as a vehicle to meet charitable causes in any area of the world. All manner of charitable causes are supported, predominantly in the areas of education, faith, health, human rights and reconciliation and the relief of those in need. The Trust rarely supports GAP year students or applications for educational courses. The Trust prioritizes small projects with "seed corn" funding The Farthing Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1974.
The Farthing Trust is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality. Its Charity Commission registration number is 268066.
The Farthing Trust's registered charity number is 268066. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Farthing Trust is located in Newmarket, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.
The Farthing Trust is based in Newmarket in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Farthing Trust
- What is The Farthing Trust?
- The Farthing Trust is a education trust based in Newmarket, United Kingdom. The Trust was formed as a vehicle to meet charitable causes in any area of the world. All manner of charitable causes are supported, predominantly in the areas of education, faith, health, human rights and reconciliation and the relief of those in need. The Trust rarely supports GAP year students or applications for educational courses. The Trust prioritizes small projects with "seed corn" funding
- When was The Farthing Trust founded?
- The Farthing Trust was founded in 1974.
- Where is The Farthing Trust located?
- Headquartered in Newmarket, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Farthing Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £500,935. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Farthing Trust trustworthy?
- The Farthing Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 The Farthing Trust's registration number?
- Registration: 268066 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Farthing Trust's website?
- https://www.thefarthingtrust.org
- Are donations to The Farthing 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.