Mountlands Trust Limited

Also known as: Mountlands Trust (bowdon) Limited, Lime Tree House, Mountlands

The operation of "Lime Tree House" which provides 24-hour Christian Science nursing care in a homely environment.

Activities & Mission

The operation of "Lime Tree House" which provides 24-hour Christian Science nursing care in a homely environment.

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

Trafford

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,535,889

Latest Expenditure

£1,055,595

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 29.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 4% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 74% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 69% of UK Health 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 £3,100,787

Charitable Activities £418,306

Other Trading £0

Investments £16,796

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,051,937

Raising Funds £3,658

Governance £11,345

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 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2024 — Charity for the Christian Science Society, Wakefield (organisation 243690)
Asset transfer in in 2023 — Christian Science Nursing Support Fund (north West England and North Wales Coast) (organisation 1013069)
Asset transfer in in 2023 — Auxiliary Committee for Retirement Homes (serving Christian Scientists) (organisation 271782)
Asset transfer in in 2021 — Christian Science Nursing Support Fund (east North and West Yorkshire) (organisation 250821)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£3,535,889	£1,055,595	£1,051,937	£4,141,891	£3,027,945	21 / 0
2024	£953,676	£925,489	£922,109	£1,643,337	£507,607	20 / 0
2023	£903,549	£795,450	£791,982	£1,606,400	£517,680	19 / 0
2022	£658,276	£717,762	£714,042	£1,516,209	£419,671	18 / 0
2021	£658,813	£794,219	£790,770	£1,564,637	£403,333	20 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Mountlands Trust Limited

What does Mountlands Trust Limited do?

The operation of "Lime Tree House" which provides 24-hour Christian Science nursing care in a homely environment.

How much income did Mountlands Trust Limited report in 2025?

Mountlands Trust Limited reported total income of £3.54m and reported expenditure of £1.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Mountlands Trust Limited?

Mountlands Trust Limited has a program ratio of 29.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Mountlands Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Mountlands Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 November 1963 as charity number 219215. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Mountlands Trust Limited?

Mountlands Trust Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is RUTH STELLA KENNEDY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Mountlands Trust Limited operate?

Mountlands Trust Limited operates in Trafford, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Mountlands Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Mountlands Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 219215.