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Parham Park Limited

The principal objectives of the Charity are to open Parham to the public and maintain the historic Elizabethan House, its contents and surrounding parkland, woodlands and farmland amounting to approx 900 acres. Ancillary to the main activities of the Charity, other activities are undertaken e.g. catering room, house & garden shop, events and educational courses appropriate for this environment.

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Activities & Mission

The principal objectives of the Charity are to open Parham to the public and maintain the historic Elizabethan House, its contents and surrounding parkland, woodlands and farmland amounting to approx 900 acres. Ancillary to the main activities of the Charity, other activities are undertaken e.g. catering room, house & garden shop, events and educational courses appropriate for this 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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,856,564
Latest Expenditure
£1,999,265

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 78% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 43% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 35% of UK Charitable activities 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 £637,883
Charitable Activities £840,720
Other Trading £0
Investments £377,886
Other Income £75

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,915,631
Raising Funds £83,634
Governance £55,362
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
£1,856,564
£1,999,265£1,915,631£1,501,115£1,501,11543 / 11
2023
£1,450,744
£1,348,228£1,262,218£1,643,816£1,643,81639 / 13
2022
£1,114,333
£1,143,563£1,071,465£1,541,300£1,541,30041 / 12
2021
£1,024,459
£906,663£846,131£1,570,530£1,570,53029 / 12
2020
£983,118
£1,020,084£957,737£1,348,959£1,348,95921 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Parham Park Limited

What does Parham Park Limited do?

The principal objectives of the Charity are to open Parham to the public and maintain the historic Elizabethan House, its contents and surrounding parkland, woodlands and farmland amounting to approx 900 acres. Ancillary to the main activities of the Charity, other activities are undertaken e.g. catering room, house & garden shop, events and educational courses appropriate for this environment.

How much income did Parham Park Limited report in 2024?

Parham Park Limited reported total income of £1.86m and reported expenditure of £2.00m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Parham Park Limited?

Parham Park Limited has a program ratio of 103.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Parham Park Limited registered as a charity?

Parham Park Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 October 1978 as charity number 276673. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs Parham Park Limited?

Parham Park Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is LADY EMMA BARNARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Parham Park Limited operate?

Parham Park Limited operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Parham Park Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Parham Park Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 276673.

Details

Address
The Estate Office
Parham Park
West Sussex
RH20 4HS
Registration Date
12 October 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
276673
Charity Number
276673

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Trustees

Anne Elizabeth Mary Best
CHRISTOPHER JOHN SCHOOLING
Dr Caroline Margaret CAMPBELL
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James Edwin Tilney Cooper
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Nicola Tracey Eagle
Robert Todd Longstaffe-Gowan

Sectors & Classifications

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