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Sunnyside Rural Trust Limited

The provision of vocational training, day and employment services in Hertfordshire for adults with learning disabilities. Sunnyside Rural Trust also runs a number of social enterprise initiatives.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of vocational training, day and employment services in Hertfordshire for adults with learning disabilities. Sunnyside Rural Trust also runs a number of social enterprise initiatives.

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
£2,363,986
Latest Expenditure
£2,157,942

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 43% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 66% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 77% of UK Economic and community development 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 £128,727
Charitable Activities £2,142,324
Other Trading £59,427
Investments £31,613
Other Income £1,895

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,154,042
Raising Funds £3,900
Governance £6,617
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
£2,363,986
£2,157,942£2,154,042£1,934,183£509,51968 / 58
2024
£1,911,132
£1,726,403£1,719,478£1,728,139£423,07368 / 45
2023
£1,514,572
£1,437,570£1,435,693£1,543,410£1,286,95959 / 45
2022
£1,213,169
£1,116,779£1,113,014£1,466,408£1,287,82350 / 45
2021
£1,228,255
£1,012,825£1,010,576£1,370,018£1,185,46842 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sunnyside Rural Trust Limited

What does Sunnyside Rural Trust Limited do?

The provision of vocational training, day and employment services in Hertfordshire for adults with learning disabilities. Sunnyside Rural Trust also runs a number of social enterprise initiatives.

How much income did Sunnyside Rural Trust Limited report in 2025?

Sunnyside Rural Trust Limited reported total income of £2.36m and reported expenditure of £2.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sunnyside Rural Trust Limited?

Sunnyside Rural Trust Limited has a program ratio of 91.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sunnyside Rural Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Sunnyside Rural Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 October 1991 as charity number 1004264. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs Sunnyside Rural Trust Limited?

Sunnyside Rural Trust Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Bradshaw. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sunnyside Rural Trust Limited operate?

Sunnyside Rural Trust Limited operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sunnyside Rural Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Sunnyside Rural Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1004264.

Details

Address
C/O CIVIC CENTRE
161-163 HIGH STREET
BERKHAMSTED
HERTFORDSHIRE
HP4 3HD
Registration Date
21 October 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1004264
Charity Number
1004264

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Trustees

Susan Bradshaw Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ADAM CONNORS
Alan West
Jim Martin
Rachel Davis

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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