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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.

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
£406,131
Latest Expenditure
£355,185

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.5%
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
£406,131
£355,1850 / 325
2024
£306,757
£301,0060 / 500
2023
£289,153
£285,8000 / 200
2022
£229,763
£222,1170 / 500
2021
£283,745
£283,6190 / 500

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2025?

Countryside Learning reported total income of £406k and reported expenditure of £355k for the financial year ending 2025, 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

Address
K M Chartered Accountants
Burnley Wharf
Manchester Road
BURNLEY
BB11 1JG
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

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14 May 2026
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