Novalis Trust
Also known as: Cotswold Chine and Paradise House Limited, Cotswold Chine School, The Novalis Trust Limited
Operates Cotswold Chine School and William Morris School (both of which are special schools for children with complex learning needs) and Paradise House (a residential care home for adults with learning difficulties).
Activities & Mission
Operates Cotswold Chine School and William Morris School (both of which are special schools for children with complex learning needs) and Paradise House (a residential care home for adults with learning difficulties).
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 88% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 93% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £14,498,090 | £14,717,988 | £14,717,988 | £20,819,813 | £20,819,813 | 309 / 0 |
| 2023 | £13,594,892 | £13,311,806 | £13,311,806 | £21,039,711 | £20,949,164 | 304 / 0 |
| 2022 | £12,985,024 | £12,104,281 | £12,104,281 | £20,756,625 | £20,756,625 | 290 / 0 |
| 2021 | £12,234,827 | £12,334,802 | £12,334,802 | £19,564,407 | £19,564,407 | 290 / 0 |
| 2020 | £12,275,029 | £11,808,070 | £11,808,070 | £19,664,382 | £19,664,382 | 278 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Novalis Trust
What does Novalis Trust do?
Operates Cotswold Chine School and William Morris School (both of which are special schools for children with complex learning needs) and Paradise House (a residential care home for adults with learning difficulties).
How much income did Novalis Trust report in 2024?
Novalis Trust reported total income of £14.50m and reported expenditure of £14.72m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Novalis Trust?
Novalis Trust has a program ratio of 101.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Novalis Trust registered as a charity?
Novalis Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 May 2004 as charity number 1103955. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Novalis Trust?
Novalis Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Novalis Trust operate?
Novalis Trust operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Novalis Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Novalis Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1103955.
Details
235 Westward Road
Ebley
Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL5 4SX
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Also Known As
- Cotswold Chine and Paradise House Limited
- Cotswold Chine School
- The Novalis Trust Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated