Markshall Estate
Also known as: Marks Hall Enterprises, Marks Hall Estate, Thomas Phillips Price Trust
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
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
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 16% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Markshall Estate
What does Markshall Estate do?
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
How much income did Markshall Estate report in 2024?
Markshall Estate reported total income of £1.11m and reported expenditure of £1.63m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Markshall Estate?
Markshall Estate has a program ratio of 71.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Markshall Estate registered as a charity?
Markshall Estate was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 April 1973 as charity number 256700. It has been registered for 53 years.
Who runs Markshall Estate?
Markshall Estate is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Markshall Estate operate?
Markshall Estate operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Markshall Estate a registered charity?
Yes — Markshall Estate is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 256700.
Details
Marks Hall Road
Coggeshall
Colchester
CO6 1TG
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Marks Hall Enterprises
- Marks Hall Estate
- Thomas Phillips Price Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated