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Sturts Community Trust

A community for living and working together. A community to support and care for each other.Sturts Farm is a community working in education, care and support, agriculture, and the arts. Out of respect for the unique individuality of each human being, as inspired by the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, it fosters social and cultural renewal through mutual support and community building.

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Activities & Mission

A community for living and working together. A community to support and care for each other.Sturts Farm is a community working in education, care and support, agriculture, and the arts. Out of respect for the unique individuality of each human being, as inspired by the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, it fosters social and cultural renewal through mutual support and community building.

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
£3,792,273
Latest Expenditure
£3,615,328

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £48,562
Charitable Activities £3,259,550
Other Trading £384,290
Investments £0
Other Income £99,871

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,600,140
Raising Funds £15,188
Governance £33,298
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
£3,792,273
£3,615,328£3,600,140£6,421,452£399,86155 / 0
2024
£3,208,506
£3,280,838£3,261,112£6,244,507£250,36665 / 0
2023
£3,053,040
£2,992,127£2,992,127£7,137,450£682,60245 / 15
2022
£2,929,763
£2,750,453£2,750,453£7,076,537£222,90542 / 0
2021
£2,458,800
£2,317,562£2,317,562£6,905,685£6,905,68547 / 11

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sturts Community Trust

What does Sturts Community Trust do?

A community for living and working together. A community to support and care for each other.Sturts Farm is a community working in education, care and support, agriculture, and the arts. Out of respect for the unique individuality of each human being, as inspired by the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, it fosters social and cultural renewal through mutual support and community building.

How much income did Sturts Community Trust report in 2025?

Sturts Community Trust reported total income of £3.79m and reported expenditure of £3.62m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sturts Community Trust registered as a charity?

Sturts Community Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 May 2013 as charity number 1152152. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Sturts Community Trust?

Sturts Community 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 Sturts Community Trust operate?

Sturts Community Trust operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sturts Community Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Sturts Community Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152152.

Details

Address
Sturts Community Trust
Sturts Farm
Three Cross Road
West Moors
FERNDOWN
Dorset
Registration Date
23 May 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5037249
Charity Number
1152152

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Trustees

Benjamin Mark Lloyd Mr
GABRIELLE MARY GRAY
Iain Williams
Joy Malyon
Mark Webster
Also governs 1 other charity

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30 July 2026
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