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Ferring Country Centre Limited

A charity delivering Day Opportunities to People with Learning Disabilities in their local community and in our Country Centre setting incorporating Horticulture, Stables, Farm and Cafe. Those we support are able to connect with their peers and the animals we keep, grow their skills in a supported environment, whilst creating the opportunity for them to lead a more independent and fulfilled life.

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Activities & Mission

A charity delivering Day Opportunities to People with Learning Disabilities in their local community and in our Country Centre setting incorporating Horticulture, Stables, Farm and Cafe. Those we support are able to connect with their peers and the animals we keep, grow their skills in a supported environment, whilst creating the opportunity for them to lead a more independent and fulfilled life.

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
£2,103,555
Latest Expenditure
£2,262,678

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 86% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 34% 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 £61,449
Charitable Activities £1,996,899
Other Trading £17,035
Investments £28,114
Other Income £58

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,258,634
Raising Funds £4,044
Governance £126,476
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,103,555
£2,262,678£2,258,634£3,115,981£872,11579 / 103
2023
£2,090,017
£2,207,764£2,207,092£3,275,104£978,39382 / 93
2022
£1,905,003
£1,979,463£1,978,446£3,392,851£962,40052 / 85
2021
£1,796,849
£1,774,625£1,774,226£3,467,311£919,16168 / 82
2020
£1,426,922
£1,412,950£1,412,437£3,445,087£815,41055 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ferring Country Centre Limited

What does Ferring Country Centre Limited do?

A charity delivering Day Opportunities to People with Learning Disabilities in their local community and in our Country Centre setting incorporating Horticulture, Stables, Farm and Cafe. Those we support are able to connect with their peers and the animals we keep, grow their skills in a supported environment, whilst creating the opportunity for them to lead a more independent and fulfilled life.

How much income did Ferring Country Centre Limited report in 2024?

Ferring Country Centre Limited reported total income of £2.10m and reported expenditure of £2.26m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Ferring Country Centre Limited?

Ferring Country Centre Limited has a program ratio of 107.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Ferring Country Centre Limited registered as a charity?

Ferring Country Centre Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 July 1987 as charity number 297286. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Ferring Country Centre Limited?

Ferring Country Centre Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT ROGERS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ferring Country Centre Limited operate?

Ferring Country Centre Limited operates across 4 areas: East Sussex, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex.

Is Ferring Country Centre Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Ferring Country Centre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 297286.

Details

Address
FERRING COUNTRY CENTRE
RIFE WAY
FERRING
WORTHING
BN12 5JZ
Registration Date
29 July 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
297286
Charity Number
297286

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Trustees

ROBERT ROGERS Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ANN BOUGHTON-LEIGH
David Smith
Deborah Louise Medlock
DR BARBARA ANNE COOK
Jane Cole
LINDA MARY CLARK

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