Ermine Education Trust
Also known as: Ermine Educational Trust, Littlebury Resource Centre
The purpose of the Charity is the advancement of education of children and young people inparticular by providing assistance to their parents to enable such children to be taught otherwise than at school as defined in the Education Acts 1944 to 1993.
Activities & Mission
The purpose of the Charity is the advancement of education of children and young people inparticular by providing assistance to their parents to enable such children to be taught otherwise than at school as defined in the Education Acts 1944 to 1993.
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 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% 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 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2018 — The Brookfield Education Trust (organisation 3976840)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £4,859,565 | £3,548,773 | £595,331 | £5,612,284 | £0 | 0 / 1 |
| 2023 | £4,230,719 | £3,391,930 | £531,170 | £4,301,492 | £3,811,009 | 0 / 1 |
| 2022 | £2,975,909 | £3,025,292 | £734,334 | £3,051,819 | £3,081,873 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,853,454 | £1,403,137 | £1,403,137 | £3,512,086 | £466,159 | 0 / 1 |
| 2020 | £192,178 | £230,982 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Ermine Education Trust
What does Ermine Education Trust do?
The purpose of the Charity is the advancement of education of children and young people inparticular by providing assistance to their parents to enable such children to be taught otherwise than at school as defined in the Education Acts 1944 to 1993.
How much income did Ermine Education Trust report in 2024?
Ermine Education Trust reported total income of £4.86m and reported expenditure of £3.55m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ermine Education Trust?
Ermine Education Trust has a program ratio of 12.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ermine Education Trust registered as a charity?
Ermine Education Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 1997 as charity number 1063272. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Ermine Education Trust?
Ermine Education Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ermine Education Trust operate?
Ermine Education Trust operates across 2 areas: Bedford and Hertfordshire.
Is Ermine Education Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Ermine Education Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1063272.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Ermine Educational Trust
- Littlebury Resource Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated