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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

Latest Income
£4,859,565
Latest Expenditure
£3,548,773

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 12.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 16.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 83.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £1,333,168
Charitable Activities £15,000
Other Trading £3,506,820
Investments £4,577
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £595,331
Raising Funds £2,953,442
Governance £6,323
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 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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£4,859,565
£3,548,773£595,331£5,612,284£00 / 1
2023
£4,230,719
£3,391,930£531,170£4,301,492£3,811,0090 / 1
2022
£2,975,909
£3,025,292£734,334£3,051,819£3,081,8730 / 0
2021
£1,853,454
£1,403,137£1,403,137£3,512,086£466,1590 / 1
2020
£192,178
£230,9820 / 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

Address
LANGLEY HOUSE
STATION ROAD
STANDON
SG11 1QN
Registration Date
5 July 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3031815
Charity Number
1063272

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Trustees

Jarl Gordon Stacey
Jeremy Fentiman
Also governs 2 other charities
Kenneth Roland Price
MATTHEW ANDERSON
Michael Fox

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Ermine Educational Trust
  • Littlebury Resource Centre

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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