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East Suffolk Trust

Also known as: East

East Suffolk Trust is a grant-giving charity for nature and people. We will empower local people and organisations to better protect, conserve and enhance wild spaces and landscapes in Suffolk and its immediate surrounding area, with a particular focus on East Suffolk. Our purpose is to make East Suffolk the most ecologically diverse and resilient area in England.

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Activities & Mission

East Suffolk Trust is a grant-giving charity for nature and people. We will empower local people and organisations to better protect, conserve and enhance wild spaces and landscapes in Suffolk and its immediate surrounding area, with a particular focus on East Suffolk. Our purpose is to make East Suffolk the most ecologically diverse and resilient area in England.

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
£3,720,435
Latest Expenditure
£24,850

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 33.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,706,512
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £13,833
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £24,850
Raising Funds £0
Governance £8,434
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£3,720,435
£24,850£24,850£3,698,923£3,698,9231 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about East Suffolk Trust

What does East Suffolk Trust do?

East Suffolk Trust is a grant-giving charity for nature and people. We will empower local people and organisations to better protect, conserve and enhance wild spaces and landscapes in Suffolk and its immediate surrounding area, with a particular focus on East Suffolk. Our purpose is to make East Suffolk the most ecologically diverse and resilient area in England.

How much income did East Suffolk Trust report in 2025?

East Suffolk Trust reported total income of £3.72m and reported expenditure of £25k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was East Suffolk Trust registered as a charity?

East Suffolk Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 June 2025 as charity number 1213569. It has been registered for 1 year.

Who runs East Suffolk Trust?

East Suffolk 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 East Suffolk Trust operate?

East Suffolk Trust operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is East Suffolk Trust a registered charity?

Yes — East Suffolk Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1213569.

Details

Address
Unit 15, Malt Store Annex
8 New Cut
Halesworth
IP19 8BY
Registration Date
9 June 2025
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5255321
Charity Number
1213569

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Trustees

Clare Matterson CBE
Dr Stephen Mannings
Dr Zorzeta Bakaki
Heather Broughton
Also governs 1 other charity
James Alexander
Julian Roughton
Professor Lynn Dicks

Also Known As

  • East

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