Parchment Trust

Provision of occupational and day care services to people with learning disabilities

Activities & Mission

Provision of occupational and day care services to people with learning disabilities

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

East Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,611,597

Latest Expenditure

£2,511,082

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). 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 £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 71% 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

Donations & Legacies £46,333

Charitable Activities £2,554,885

Other Trading £0

Investments £10,379

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,511,082

Raising Funds £0

Governance £17,200

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,611,597	£2,511,082	£2,511,082	£2,693,763	£898,066	128 / 4
2024	£4,300,136	£3,655,754	£3,655,754	£2,593,248	£833,424	130 / 5
2023	£3,043,328	£2,872,485	£2,872,485	£1,948,866	£735,623	120 / 5
2022	£2,458,206	£2,375,166	£2,374,492	£1,778,023	£684,592	111 / 3
2021	£2,141,148	£2,128,388	£2,128,388	£1,694,983	£498,061	104 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Parchment Trust

What does Parchment Trust do?

Provision of occupational and day care services to people with learning disabilities

How much income did Parchment Trust report in 2025?

Parchment Trust reported total income of £2.61m and reported expenditure of £2.51m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Parchment Trust?

Parchment Trust has a program ratio of 96.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Parchment Trust registered as a charity?

Parchment Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 June 2000 as charity number 1081148. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Parchment Trust?

Parchment Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is KAREN THERESA WALKER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Parchment Trust operate?

Parchment Trust operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Parchment Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Parchment Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081148.