THE THALES CHARITABLE TRUST
The Trust awards grants – averaging £3,362 in its last financial year – to UK registered charities that encourage children and young people to learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Charities working in the areas of healthcare and disability are also regularly supported.
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o Application deadline: none – applications may be made at any time in writing.
o Funder: The Thales Charitable Trust (founded 1990. Charity number 1000162. Total value of all grants awarded during the year ended 31 December 2024: £198,350 (2023: £151,500)).
o Who can apply: UK registered charities.
o Key words: Children and Young People, Education, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Armed Forces, Health and Wellbeing, Disability, United Kingdom.
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Previously known as the Racal Charitable Trust, the Thales Charitable Trust is the charitable arm of the Thales Group, a global French technology leader in aerospace, defence, security and digital identity, with major operations in the UK supporting defence, space, and critical infrastructure, known for its deep tech innovation and significant role in national security projects.
The Thales Charitable Trust supports UK charities where its donations create lasting impact, including encouraging young people to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects, inspiring future engineers, supporting armed forces personnel and their families, and aiding community charities that promote well-being. On occasion, its Trustees use their discretion to assist other charities in order that they can respond effectively to diverse and emerging community needs.
During the year ended 31st December 2024, the Trust made grants to 59 UK charities totalling £198,350. This included major donations to each of the Services Benevolent Funds, Civil Service Benevolent Fund, Asthma and Lung UK, Primary Engineer, Combat Stress and the Open University.
The average grant was for £3,362. A list of grant recipients is provided on pages 2 and 3 of the Trust’s annual accounts.
Charities working in the areas of healthcare, disability and support for children and young people were also frequently funded.
Please note that the Trust does not have a website. Further information is, however, available on the Charity Commission website.
The Trust states in its annual accounts that it is solvent and has sufficient funds to meet its immediate needs.
Applications may be made at any time in writing, addressed to:
Mike Seabrook
Trustee
The Thales Charitable Trust
Thales UK Ltd
350 Longwater Avenue
READING
RG2 6GF
Email: mike.seabrook@uk.thalesgroup.