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Brighton Permaculture Trust

Brighton Permaculture Trust:- runs 40 courses a year in permaculture, fruit growing, horticulture, sustainable design and building- runs community events celebrating the seasons - plants traditional orchards for communities and schools- manages 4 organic orchards in Brighton- provides volunteering opportunities for over 350 volunteers

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Activities & Mission

Brighton Permaculture Trust:- runs 40 courses a year in permaculture, fruit growing, horticulture, sustainable design and building- runs community events celebrating the seasons - plants traditional orchards for communities and schools- manages 4 organic orchards in Brighton- provides volunteering opportunities for over 350 volunteers

Areas of Operation

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

Latest Income
£262,746
Latest Expenditure
£305,658

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 116.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 116.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£262,746
£305,6580 / 401
2024
£325,447
£322,0690 / 406
2023
£267,465
£222,0160 / 408
2022
£181,677
£168,3390 / 420
2021
£179,564
£131,0680 / 380

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Brighton Permaculture Trust

What does Brighton Permaculture Trust do?

Brighton Permaculture Trust:- runs 40 courses a year in permaculture, fruit growing, horticulture, sustainable design and building- runs community events celebrating the seasons - plants traditional orchards for communities and schools- manages 4 organic orchards in Brighton- provides volunteering opportunities for over 350 volunteers

How much income did Brighton Permaculture Trust report in 2025?

Brighton Permaculture Trust reported total income of £263k and reported expenditure of £306k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Brighton Permaculture Trust registered as a charity?

Brighton Permaculture Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 February 2013 as charity number 1150808. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Brighton Permaculture Trust?

Brighton Permaculture Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Brighton Permaculture Trust operate?

Brighton Permaculture Trust operates across 8 areas, including Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, Hampshire and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Brighton Permaculture Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Brighton Permaculture Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150808.

Details

Address
The Fruit Factory
Stanmer Village
Stanmer
Brighton
BN1 9PZ
Registration Date
14 February 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5033446
Charity Number
1150808

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Trustees

Caroline Schofield
John Coote
Maria Esperanza Sanchez de Bruce

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