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Earls Colne And Halstead Educational Charity

The Earls Colne & Halstead Educational Charity assists people up to the age of 25 in any sphere of educational activity. Applicants to the charity must have attended school or have lived for at least one year within the charity's catchment area in North Essex. The charity also makes grants to schools and to voluntary organisations offering opportunities for young people in the same locality.

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Activities & Mission

The Earls Colne & Halstead Educational Charity assists people up to the age of 25 in any sphere of educational activity. Applicants to the charity must have attended school or have lived for at least one year within the charity's catchment area in North Essex. The charity also makes grants to schools and to voluntary organisations offering opportunities for young people in the same locality.

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

Latest Income
£46,519
Latest Expenditure
£48,386

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 104.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 104.0%
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
£46,519
£48,3860 / 0
2024
£46,313
£38,3430 / 0
2023
£41,669
£40,2040 / 0
2022
£38,328
£37,7300 / 0
2021
£38,138
£47,2720 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Earls Colne And Halstead Educational Charity

What does Earls Colne And Halstead Educational Charity do?

The Earls Colne & Halstead Educational Charity assists people up to the age of 25 in any sphere of educational activity. Applicants to the charity must have attended school or have lived for at least one year within the charity's catchment area in North Essex. The charity also makes grants to schools and to voluntary organisations offering opportunities for young people in the same locality.

How much income did Earls Colne And Halstead Educational Charity report in 2025?

Earls Colne And Halstead Educational Charity reported total income of £47k and reported expenditure of £48k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Earls Colne And Halstead Educational Charity registered as a charity?

Earls Colne And Halstead Educational Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 1975 as charity number 310859. It has been registered for 51 years.

Who runs Earls Colne And Halstead Educational Charity?

Earls Colne And Halstead Educational Charity is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN CHARLES HAYES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Earls Colne And Halstead Educational Charity operate?

Earls Colne And Halstead Educational Charity operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Earls Colne And Halstead Educational Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Earls Colne And Halstead Educational Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 310859.

Details

Address
14 Chapel Street
Steeple Bumpstead
HAVERHILL
Suffolk
CB9 7DQ
Website
echec.org.uk
Registration Date
31 July 1975
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
310859
Charity Number
310859

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Trustees

JOHN CHARLES HAYES Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ANTHONY SHELTON
Also governs 1 other charity
CHRISTIAN APPLEFORD
CLLR CHRIS SIDDALL
Cllr James John Bond
George Courtauld
Also governs 3 other charities
Jackie Parish
James Munro
Jane Bailey
Paul Finch
Victoria Brummitt

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