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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).

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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

Latest Income
£14,498,090
Latest Expenditure
£14,717,988

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 88% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £1,164
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £14,384,702
Investments £57,542
Other Income £54,682

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £14,717,988
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£14,498,090
£14,717,988£14,717,988£20,819,813£20,819,813309 / 0
2023
£13,594,892
£13,311,806£13,311,806£21,039,711£20,949,164304 / 0
2022
£12,985,024
£12,104,281£12,104,281£20,756,625£20,756,625290 / 0
2021
£12,234,827
£12,334,802£12,334,802£19,564,407£19,564,407290 / 0
2020
£12,275,029
£11,808,070£11,808,070£19,664,382£19,664,382278 / 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

Address
Ebley House
235 Westward Road
Ebley
Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL5 4SX
Registration Date
26 May 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4002228
Charity Number
1103955

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Trustees

Daniel Walton
Elizabeth Buckland
Gregory Moss
Martin Stern
Maureen Smith

Also Known As

  • Cotswold Chine and Paradise House Limited
  • Cotswold Chine School
  • The Novalis Trust Limited

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