Canterbury Oast Trust
Also known as: The South of England Rare Breeds Centre
The provision of long term residential care services, supported living, life skills, training and supported occupation to enable people with a learning disability to lead a fulfilling and rewarding life.
Activities & Mission
The provision of long term residential care services, supported living, life skills, training and supported occupation to enable people with a learning disability to lead a fulfilling and rewarding life.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 89% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 42% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,851,305 | £8,896,745 | £8,650,887 | £6,667,525 | £1,922,394 | 213 / 120 |
| 2024 | £7,640,508 | £8,347,584 | £8,311,522 | £7,740,151 | £6,319,775 | 215 / 67 |
| 2023 | £6,609,735 | £8,182,835 | £8,102,164 | £8,272,447 | £6,741,628 | 204 / 60 |
| 2022 | £6,684,864 | £6,516,972 | £6,450,808 | £9,857,774 | £4,030,953 | 197 / 70 |
| 2021 | £6,885,467 | £5,879,137 | £5,822,016 | £9,540,224 | £3,541,162 | 211 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Canterbury Oast Trust
What does Canterbury Oast Trust do?
The provision of long term residential care services, supported living, life skills, training and supported occupation to enable people with a learning disability to lead a fulfilling and rewarding life.
How much income did Canterbury Oast Trust report in 2025?
Canterbury Oast Trust reported total income of £7.85m and reported expenditure of £8.90m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Canterbury Oast Trust?
Canterbury Oast Trust has a program ratio of 110.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Canterbury Oast Trust registered as a charity?
Canterbury Oast Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 April 1985 as charity number 291662. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Canterbury Oast Trust?
Canterbury Oast Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Canterbury Oast Trust operate?
Canterbury Oast Trust operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Canterbury Oast Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Canterbury Oast Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 291662.
Details
Woodchurch
Ashford
Kent
TN26 3RJ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Canterbury Oast Trust
- The South of England Rare Breeds Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated