Orchard Vale Trust Limited
The founding and running of homes and services for people with learning disabilities
Activities & Mission
The founding and running of homes and services for people with learning disabilities
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 986). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 73% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £3,364,312 | £3,079,091 | £3,078,857 | £3,317,332 | £1,324,278 | 74 / 2 |
| 2025 | £3,246,296 | £2,909,194 | £2,905,269 | £3,029,932 | £3,029,932 | 74 / 1 |
| 2024 | £2,907,154 | £2,737,369 | £2,732,663 | £2,692,607 | £805,674 | 70 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,497,443 | £2,415,759 | £2,408,743 | £2,525,224 | £2,475,759 | 70 / 1 |
| 2022 | £2,264,425 | £2,244,849 | £2,243,426 | £2,443,540 | £2,443,540 | 70 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Orchard Vale Trust Limited
What does Orchard Vale Trust Limited do?
The founding and running of homes and services for people with learning disabilities
How much income did Orchard Vale Trust Limited report in 2026?
Orchard Vale Trust Limited reported total income of £3.36m and reported expenditure of £3.08m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Orchard Vale Trust Limited?
Orchard Vale Trust Limited has a program ratio of 91.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 986 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Orchard Vale Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Orchard Vale Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 October 1985 as charity number 326940. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Orchard Vale Trust Limited?
Orchard Vale Trust Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr CHRISTOPHER JOHN ABSOLON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Orchard Vale Trust Limited operate?
Orchard Vale Trust Limited operates across 2 areas: Bath And North East Somerset and Somerset.
Is Orchard Vale Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Orchard Vale Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 326940.
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated