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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.

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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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£8,652,805
Latest Expenditure
£8,601,317

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 69% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £513,236
Charitable Activities £7,955,044
Other Trading £150,489
Investments £33,736
Other Income £300

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,532,789
Raising Funds £16,526
Governance £43,009
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £52,002

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£8,652,805
£8,601,317£8,532,789£6,462,551£1,093,725274 / 149
2024
£7,668,001
£7,626,826£7,567,280£6,411,063£930,693260 / 139
2023
£6,494,316
£6,709,810£6,661,843£6,370,662£1,058,137239 / 115
2022
£5,355,791
£5,274,414£5,243,908£6,586,156£938,376221 / 112
2021
£4,590,905
£3,680,356£3,644,720£6,521,968£6,298,279132 / 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

Address
Minstead Lodge
London Minstead
Minstead
LYNDHURST
SO43 7FT
Registration Date
27 February 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1053319
Charity Number
1053319

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Trustees

Josephine Anne Grunwell Chair
Dr Alison Patricia Frater
Elanor Clark
Gael Louise Sellwood
Jonathan Livingstone
Lucy Elizabeth Tomlinson
Martin John Callaghan
Oliver Douglas Trumble
Olivia Mary McDonald
Richard James Cooper
Samantha Agnew
Sir Paul Newton

Also Known As

  • Minstead Training Project Limited
  • Minstead Training Trust Limited
  • Blue Apple Theatre

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Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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