Martha Trust

The provision of residential or 'inclusive care', for people with profound physical and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), as well as respite care, day care services and support to families caring for people with PMLD.

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Activities & Mission

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

East Sussex Kent

Financial Information

Latest Income

£7,244,799

Latest Expenditure

£7,086,113

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £260,331

Charitable Activities £6,958,866

Other Trading £0

Investments £25,602

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,911,330

Raising Funds £174,783

Governance £21,708

Grants to Institutions £0

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£7,244,799	£7,086,113	£6,911,330	£4,780,519	£503,773	171 / 75
2023	£6,573,566	£7,025,281	£6,782,004	£4,621,833	£503,773	173 / 60
2022	£6,400,850	£6,464,889	£6,310,798	£5,073,548	£809,128	175 / 80
2021	£6,346,673	£5,847,843	£5,721,217	£5,137,587	£1,015,219	176 / 66
2020	£5,706,418	£5,432,479	£5,320,638	£4,638,757	£741,893	173 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Martha Trust

What does Martha Trust do?

How much income did Martha Trust report in 2024?

Martha Trust reported total income of £7.24m and reported expenditure of £7.09m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Martha Trust?

Martha Trust has a program ratio of 95.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Martha Trust registered as a charity?

Martha Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 February 1998 as charity number 1067885. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Martha Trust?

Martha Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Roger John Ian Walton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Martha Trust operate?

Martha Trust operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and Kent.

Is Martha Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Martha Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1067885.