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
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 205). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,098,835 | £1,178,697 | £768,011 | £3,728,923 | £0 | 20 / 41 |
| 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 |
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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 2025?
Markshall Estate reported total income of £1.10m and reported expenditure of £1.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Markshall Estate?
Markshall Estate has a program ratio of 69.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 205 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.
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Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Marks Hall Enterprises
- Marks Hall Estate
- Thomas Phillips Price Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated