Minstead Trust
Also known as: Minstead Training Project Limited, Minstead Training Trust Limited, Blue Apple Theatre
Provision of residential and day training work, social and domestic skills for young adults with learning disabilities. Provided through a range of activities from classroom studies, different levels of supervised accommodation in our own premises at local supported housing, work place skills through extensive horticultural and workplace facilities as well as work placements in the community.
Activities & Mission
Provision of residential and day training work, social and domestic skills for young adults with learning disabilities. Provided through a range of activities from classroom studies, different levels of supervised accommodation in our own premises at local supported housing, work place skills through extensive horticultural and workplace facilities as well as work placements in the community.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 69% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Arts 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 | £8,652,805 | £8,601,317 | £8,532,789 | £6,462,551 | £1,093,725 | 274 / 149 |
| 2024 | £7,668,001 | £7,626,826 | £7,567,280 | £6,411,063 | £930,693 | 260 / 139 |
| 2023 | £6,494,316 | £6,709,810 | £6,661,843 | £6,370,662 | £1,058,137 | 239 / 115 |
| 2022 | £5,355,791 | £5,274,414 | £5,243,908 | £6,586,156 | £938,376 | 221 / 112 |
| 2021 | £4,590,905 | £3,680,356 | £3,644,720 | £6,521,968 | £6,298,279 | 132 / 110 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Minstead Trust
What does Minstead Trust do?
Provision of residential and day training work, social and domestic skills for young adults with learning disabilities. Provided through a range of activities from classroom studies, different levels of supervised accommodation in our own premises at local supported housing, work place skills through extensive horticultural and workplace facilities as well as work placements in the community.
How much income did Minstead Trust report in 2025?
Minstead Trust reported total income of £8.65m and reported expenditure of £8.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Minstead Trust?
Minstead Trust has a program ratio of 98.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Minstead Trust registered as a charity?
Minstead Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 1996 as charity number 1053319. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Minstead Trust?
Minstead Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Josephine Anne Grunwell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Minstead Trust operate?
Minstead Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Minstead Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Minstead Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1053319.
Details
London Minstead
Minstead
LYNDHURST
SO43 7FT
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Also Known As
- Minstead Training Project Limited
- Minstead Training Trust Limited
- Blue Apple Theatre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated