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Countryside Learning

Also known as: The Countryside Foundation, The Countryside Foundation for Education

We organise events for schoolchildren, educating them about the countryside, and do teacher training sessions.

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Activities & Mission

We organise events for schoolchildren, educating them about the countryside, and do teacher training sessions.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£437,101
Latest Expenditure
£366,115

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 83.8%
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£437,101
£366,1150 / 300
2025
£406,131
£355,1850 / 325
2024
£306,757
£301,0060 / 500
2023
£289,153
£285,8000 / 200
2022
£229,763
£222,1170 / 500

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Frequently asked questions about Countryside Learning

What does Countryside Learning do?

We organise events for schoolchildren, educating them about the countryside, and do teacher training sessions.

How much income did Countryside Learning report in 2026?

Countryside Learning reported total income of £437k and reported expenditure of £366k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Countryside Learning registered as a charity?

Countryside Learning was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 April 1986 as charity number 327091. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Countryside Learning?

Countryside Learning is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is LORD FRANCIS MELFORT WILLIAM STAFFORD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Countryside Learning operate?

Countryside Learning operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Countryside Learning a registered charity?

Yes — Countryside Learning is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 327091.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
17 April 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
327091
Charity Number
327091

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Trustees

LORD FRANCIS MELFORT WILLIAM STAFFORD Chair
ANTHONY R DOWNS
Antonia Kate Bury
CLAIRE LOUISE BARKER
DERMOT CHRISTOPHER DALY
HAROLD HENDERSON
MICHAEL THOMAS ELLIOT
NATASHA VIVIEN BRANSTON
SIMON PAUL ROBERTS
Susannah Hall
THE COUNTESS PEEL
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Countryside Foundation
  • The Countryside Foundation for Education

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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