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Sensory Trust

Improving the lives of disadvantaged communities by increasing access to public spaces and creating richer, more memorable outdoor experiences. We work directly with beneficiaries, undertake design work and help organisations improve their services. We run community activities and training and develop sensory-rich activities, site evaluation tools, creative consultation techniques and guidance.

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Activities & Mission

Improving the lives of disadvantaged communities by increasing access to public spaces and creating richer, more memorable outdoor experiences. We work directly with beneficiaries, undertake design work and help organisations improve their services. We run community activities and training and develop sensory-rich activities, site evaluation tools, creative consultation techniques and guidance.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£575,855
Latest Expenditure
£530,645

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £22,953
Charitable Activities £472,200
Other Trading £55,257
Investments £25,445
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £530,645
Raising Funds £0
Governance £9,662
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£575,855
£530,645£530,645£454,646£382,28812 / 29
2024
£464,205
£526,6550 / 35
2023
£492,282
£503,9940 / 25
2022
£465,890
£474,9890 / 25
2021
£610,329
£424,691£424,691£492,696£340,02010 / 21

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sensory Trust

What does Sensory Trust do?

Improving the lives of disadvantaged communities by increasing access to public spaces and creating richer, more memorable outdoor experiences. We work directly with beneficiaries, undertake design work and help organisations improve their services. We run community activities and training and develop sensory-rich activities, site evaluation tools, creative consultation techniques and guidance.

How much income did Sensory Trust report in 2025?

Sensory Trust reported total income of £576k and reported expenditure of £531k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sensory Trust registered as a charity?

Sensory Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 1993 as charity number 1020670. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Sensory Trust?

Sensory Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr KATHRYN ELIZABETH BRAITHWAITE MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sensory Trust operate?

Sensory Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Sensory Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Sensory Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1020670.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
7 May 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1020670
Charity Number
1020670

Trustees

Dr KATHRYN ELIZABETH BRAITHWAITE MBE Chair
Christopher Phillips
Dr GARY MANTLE MBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Kate Mitchell
MICHAEL BECK
Prof Ruth Garside
Also governs 1 other charity

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