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General charitable purposes, with an emphasis on specific needs in South Africa.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Thomas Family Charitable Trust with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 83 places it in the top 5% of the 2,545 international charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a contact email
- a website (present for 61% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Thomas Family Charitable Trust is a registered international nonprofit based in East Sussex, 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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £946K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Thomas Family Charitable Trust's registered charity number is 1131842. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Thomas Family Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
The Thomas Family Charitable Trust is located in East Sussex, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Thomas Family Charitable Trust has £946K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for international charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Thomas Family Charitable Trust is classified as an International organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has £946K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Thomas Family Charitable 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Thomas Family Charitable Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
General charitable purposes, with an emphasis on specific needs in South Africa. The Thomas Family Charitable Trust is classified as an international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £946K is comparable to the peer average of £1M.
The Thomas Family Charitable 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.
You can verify The Thomas Family Charitable Trust in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Contact The Thomas Family Charitable Trust directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to The Thomas Family Charitable Trust are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
The Thomas Family Charitable Trust is based in East Sussex. 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.
The Thomas Family Charitable Trust was first registered in 2009, making it approximately 17 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
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. THE THOMAS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE THOMAS FAMILY CHARITABLE 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 THOMAS FAMILY CHARITABLE 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
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Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 5 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2009
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Official websiteNo verified website on record
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Thomas Family Charitable Trust
- What is The Thomas Family Charitable Trust?
- The Thomas Family Charitable Trust is a international trust based in East Sussex, United Kingdom. General charitable purposes, with an emphasis on specific needs in South Africa.
- When was The Thomas Family Charitable Trust founded?
- The Thomas Family Charitable Trust was founded in 2009.
- Where is The Thomas Family Charitable Trust located?
- Headquartered in East Sussex, United Kingdom.
- What is The Thomas Family Charitable Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Thomas Family Charitable Trust trustworthy?
- The Thomas Family Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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.
- Are donations to The Thomas Family Charitable 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.