Thornton Education Trust ("TET")

The Thornton Education Trust ("TET") is a UK-based charitable organisation dedicated to integrating architecture and urban design into the education of children and young people. Established with the mission of empowering young individuals to have a voice in shaping their local physical environments, TET works closely with built environment professionals, educators, and teachers across the UK.

Mission and Activities

TET's primary objective is to embed youth-led design approaches in education, thereby fostering a sense of participation and responsibility among young people in contributing to the design of their environments. The charity achieves this through a variety of activities, including:

• Awards and Forums: TET conducts awards and forums to encourage and celebrate innovative projects that involve young people in architectural and urban design processes.
• Research and Publications: The organisation initiates and publishes research on education, public policy, and practice that enhances children's and youths' engagement in the built environment.
• Community Engagement: TET builds a network of professionals and educators to support youth-led design initiatives.

Programs and Initiatives

One of the notable initiatives by TET is the Engage Toolkit, designed to help communities understand best practices in engaging young people in design processes. Additionally, TET collaborates with schools and organisations to inspire future generations of urban planners and architects. For example, the Architecture into Education Awards recognize outstanding projects that incorporate STEM subjects into the design of sustainable communities.

Financial Overview

As of the financial year ending 31 December 2023, TET reported a total income of £20,657 and a total expenditure of £24,257. The charity does not have any employees with total benefits exceeding £60,000, and none of its trustees receive remuneration from the organisation.

Governance

TET is governed by three trustees and supported by volunteers. It does not have any trading subsidiaries and operates strictly as a not-for-profit organisation.

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