markshall estate

The charity supports the general public. Markshall Estate is a registered charity whose purpose is the environment, conservation, or heritage. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Colchester and operates in Essex.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Arboretum and Gardens open to the public with extensive woodland and arable farmland. In pursuit of the Trust's charitable objects the property is managed with due regard for nature conservation, landscape, historic interest and heritage, recreation, and as a scientific and educational resource

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Essex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,112,981

Latest Expenditure

£1,628,126

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 48.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 53.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £13,514

Charitable Activities £262,105

Other Trading £780,298

Investments £53,449

Other Income £3,615

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £794,556

Raising Funds £833,570

Governance £38,802

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,112,981	£1,628,126	£794,556	£3,618,743	£0	21 / 34
2023	£1,438,997	£2,155,646	£992,337	£4,146,650	£0	60 / 26
2022	£1,701,260	£2,250,533	£909,781	£4,697,813	£159,200	72 / 22
2021	£1,323,399	£1,747,513	£562,794	£5,789,481	£242,720	64 / 37
2020	£1,041,982	£1,246,022	£374,135	£4,635,441	£658,445	46 / 52