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Gunton Woodland Burial Trust

The Trust has an office on the Burial Park, which is open on week days from 9.00am until 2.00pm to welcome visitors and to make reservations for burials or interment and scattering of ashes. We also offer appointments for the ordering of a granite memorial plaque on any grave space or ashes plot. Memorial plaques are not permitted in the scattering area, for this we have our Garden of Remembrance.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust has an office on the Burial Park, which is open on week days from 9.00am until 2.00pm to welcome visitors and to make reservations for burials or interment and scattering of ashes. We also offer appointments for the ordering of a granite memorial plaque on any grave space or ashes plot. Memorial plaques are not permitted in the scattering area, for this we have our Garden of Remembrance.

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
£233,968
Latest Expenditure
£243,647

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 104.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 104.1%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£233,968
£243,6470 / 35
2023
£184,479
£175,0480 / 40
2022
£135,929
£176,2970 / 30
2021
£155,804
£114,5840 / 30
2020
£110,953
£88,8750 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gunton Woodland Burial Trust

What does Gunton Woodland Burial Trust do?

The Trust has an office on the Burial Park, which is open on week days from 9.00am until 2.00pm to welcome visitors and to make reservations for burials or interment and scattering of ashes. We also offer appointments for the ordering of a granite memorial plaque on any grave space or ashes plot. Memorial plaques are not permitted in the scattering area, for this we have our Garden of Remembrance.

How much income did Gunton Woodland Burial Trust report in 2024?

Gunton Woodland Burial Trust reported total income of £234k and reported expenditure of £244k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gunton Woodland Burial Trust registered as a charity?

Gunton Woodland Burial Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 April 2014 as charity number 1156621. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Gunton Woodland Burial Trust?

Gunton Woodland Burial Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID WILLIAM FERNS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gunton Woodland Burial Trust operate?

Gunton Woodland Burial Trust operates across 2 areas: Norfolk and Suffolk.

Is Gunton Woodland Burial Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Gunton Woodland Burial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156621.

Details

Address
158 YARMOUTH ROAD
LOWESTOFT
NR32 4AB
Registration Date
10 April 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5043827
Charity Number
1156621

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Trustees

DAVID WILLIAM FERNS Chair
CHRISTOPHER CHARLES SONGER
Kay Bruce
PAULINE DUGAN

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