Acorn Villages Limited
Also known as: Acorn Village, Acorn Village Trust, Acorns
To advance the education of adults with a learning disability and associated problems, to provide and support a village community and permanent homes for the beneficiaries where they may lead independent, yet supported lives to the maximum capability of each individual.
Activities & Mission
To advance the education of adults with a learning disability and associated problems, to provide and support a village community and permanent homes for the beneficiaries where they may lead independent, yet supported lives to the maximum capability of each individual.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 986). How is this calculated?
Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £5,269,602 | £5,128,568 | £4,959,458 | £4,930,251 | £1,240,500 | 170 / 42 |
| 2025 | £4,703,274 | £4,701,762 | £4,564,445 | £4,749,393 | £1,141,110 | 172 / 36 |
| 2024 | £4,676,955 | £4,650,876 | £4,542,393 | £4,747,499 | £1,135,500 | 176 / 30 |
| 2023 | £4,392,690 | £4,538,019 | £4,441,916 | £4,692,867 | £1,097,211 | 182 / 30 |
| 2022 | £4,238,955 | £4,371,894 | £4,327,583 | £4,874,339 | £1,365,414 | 182 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Acorn Villages Limited
What does Acorn Villages Limited do?
To advance the education of adults with a learning disability and associated problems, to provide and support a village community and permanent homes for the beneficiaries where they may lead independent, yet supported lives to the maximum capability of each individual.
How much income did Acorn Villages Limited report in 2026?
Acorn Villages Limited reported total income of £5.27m and reported expenditure of £5.13m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Acorn Villages Limited?
Acorn Villages Limited has a program ratio of 94.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 986 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Acorn Villages Limited registered as a charity?
Acorn Villages Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 1972 as charity number 263954. It has been registered for 54 years.
Who runs Acorn Villages Limited?
Acorn Villages Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN DEREK WHITTAKER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Acorn Villages Limited operate?
Acorn Villages Limited operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Acorn Villages Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Acorn Villages Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 263954.
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Registry Information
Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Acorn Village
- Acorn Village Trust
- Acorns
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated