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Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre

Outdoor Education using both water and land based activities. Sessions aim to encourage independence and personal development, as well as teaching how to work as part of a teamActivities are available to all ages and abilities and as part of our public benefit work we discount sessions/residential visits to those that would otherwise would find it difficult to afford to experience them..

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Activities & Mission

Outdoor Education using both water and land based activities. Sessions aim to encourage independence and personal development, as well as teaching how to work as part of a teamActivities are available to all ages and abilities and as part of our public benefit work we discount sessions/residential visits to those that would otherwise would find it difficult to afford to experience them..

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
£517,648
Latest Expenditure
£469,627

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 55% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?

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

Higher than 61% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,149
Charitable Activities £477,493
Other Trading £0
Investments £34,006
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £468,823
Raising Funds £804
Governance £14,642
Grants to Institutions £4,839
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
£517,648
£469,627£468,823£2,518,097£484,58513 / 0
2023
£495,676
£449,5620 / 0
2022
£434,297
£399,8340 / 0
2021
£317,734
£330,7740 / 0
2020
£251,337
£322,1490 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre

What does Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre do?

Outdoor Education using both water and land based activities. Sessions aim to encourage independence and personal development, as well as teaching how to work as part of a teamActivities are available to all ages and abilities and as part of our public benefit work we discount sessions/residential visits to those that would otherwise would find it difficult to afford to experience them..

How much income did Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre report in 2024?

Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre reported total income of £518k and reported expenditure of £470k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre?

Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre has a program ratio of 90.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre registered as a charity?

Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 2008 as charity number 1126509. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre?

Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Francis Joseph Sobey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre operate?

Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126509.

Details

Address
GRENVILLE HOUSE OUTDOOR ED CTR
GRENVILLE HOUSE
BERRY HEAD ROAD
BRIXHAM
DEVON
TQ5 9AF
Registration Date
30 October 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4042226
Charity Number
1126509

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Trustees

Francis Joseph Sobey Chair
Anne Dyke
ANTHONY BARRINGTON PROWSE
Also governs 2 other charities
Clive Robson
GARETH ROBERT BROWN
John Ridge
Martin Rogers
Paul Matthews
Peter Johnson
PETER MICHAEL BUSBY
Sarah Hannah Dempsey
Sheena Mary Leaf

Sectors & Classifications

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