--- title: "Thomas Howell's Trust — check charity number 1004185 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Thomas Howell's Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1004185. Education/training charity based in Drapers Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thomas-howell-s-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T18:51:45.147Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Thomas Howell's Trust is a registered charity (number 1004185) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £642,655 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Thomas Howell's Trust? Registered charity number 1004185 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Drapers Hall Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £642,655 Website [www.thedrapers.co.uk](http://www.thedrapers.co.uk/) ## What does Thomas Howell's Trust do? The advancement of education through the distribution of the net income of the Trust to Howell's School, Llandaff in South Wales for the maintenance of the girls' school, and the provision of more general educational support for young people throughout North Wales via Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales. ## What causes is Thomas Howell's Trust registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thomas Howell's Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thomas Howell's Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=thomas-howell-s-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thedrapers.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thomas Howell's Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Thomas Howell's Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1004185) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Thomas Howell's Trust's charity number? Thomas Howell's Trust's charity number is 1004185. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1004185? Search 1004185 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Thomas Howell's Trust do? The advancement of education through the distribution of the net income of the Trust to Howell's School, Llandaff in South Wales for the maintenance of the girls' school, and the provision of more general educational support for young people throughout North Wales via Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales. Does Thomas Howell's Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thomas Howell's Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Thomas Howell's Trust? Thomas Howell's Trust's website is http://www.thedrapers.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1004185).