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Green Light Trust

Also known as: Green Light Productions

Wellbeing/educational programmes in woodland and green spaces, helping disadvantaged adults and children refocus and rebuild their lives; engaging them in skills learning and self development: NEET, victims of crime, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, ex-forces, unemployed, disengaged from school, learning disabilities. Conservation of the environment. Train and deliver forest school.

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Activities & Mission

Wellbeing/educational programmes in woodland and green spaces, helping disadvantaged adults and children refocus and rebuild their lives; engaging them in skills learning and self development: NEET, victims of crime, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, ex-forces, unemployed, disengaged from school, learning disabilities. Conservation of the environment. Train and deliver forest school.

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
£2,482,950
Latest Expenditure
£2,689,147

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 45% 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 £623,349
Charitable Activities £1,820,320
Other Trading £13,300
Investments £25,981
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,624,976
Raising Funds £64,171
Governance £17,267
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
£2,482,950
£2,689,147£2,624,976£828,786£316,70771 / 18
2023
£2,805,277
£2,546,057£2,495,969£1,034,983£590,48161 / 27
2022
£1,787,586
£1,831,737£1,775,885£775,763£415,00046 / 20
2021
£1,500,684
£1,340,744£1,294,368£819,914£416,00049 / 17
2020
£1,038,670
£827,671£782,856£659,974£263,00031 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Green Light Trust

What does Green Light Trust do?

Wellbeing/educational programmes in woodland and green spaces, helping disadvantaged adults and children refocus and rebuild their lives; engaging them in skills learning and self development: NEET, victims of crime, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, ex-forces, unemployed, disengaged from school, learning disabilities. Conservation of the environment. Train and deliver forest school.

How much income did Green Light Trust report in 2024?

Green Light Trust reported total income of £2.48m and reported expenditure of £2.69m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Green Light Trust?

Green Light Trust has a program ratio of 105.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Green Light Trust registered as a charity?

Green Light Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 November 1990 as charity number 1000977. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs Green Light Trust?

Green Light Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Amanda Jane Burton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Green Light Trust operate?

Green Light Trust operates across 2 areas: Norfolk and Suffolk.

Is Green Light Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Green Light Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000977.

Details

Address
GREEN LIGHT TRUST
THE FOUNDRY
BURY ROAD
LAWSHALL
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
IP29 4PJ
Registration Date
19 November 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1000977
Charity Number
1000977

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Trustees

Amanda Jane Burton Chair
Douglas Field
Dr Jennifer Clare Mailley
Laura Barlow
Also governs 1 other charity
Laura Elizabeth Thomas
Robert Nigel McCURDY
Also governs 1 other charity
Sarah Katherine D'arcy

Also Known As

  • Green Light Productions

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