Talbot Village Trust

Generally the Trustees' financial assistance is focused on capital projects which help the young, elderly or generally disadvantaged within their area of benefit which is restricted to the administrative districts of Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, East Dorset and Isle of Purbeck

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Activities & Mission

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

Bournemouth Dorset Poole

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,945,029

Latest Expenditure

£3,323,515

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 112.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 91% 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 0.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 74% 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 £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £2,895,029

Other Income £50,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,323,515

Raising Funds £0

Governance £20,712

Grants to Institutions £1,087,581

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,945,029	£3,323,515	£3,323,515	£72,396,135	£9,123,934	6 / 0
2023	£3,592,573	£3,288,880	£3,031,026	£67,833,389	£11,740,760	6 / 10
2022	£3,122,611	£3,346,836	£3,105,756	£66,596,858	£11,291,215	2 / 0
2021	£2,819,181	£2,793,508	£2,793,508	£74,721,954	£14,018,814	1 / 0
2020	£3,016,793	£3,781,919	£3,555,753	£67,460,018	£12,803,818	1 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Talbot Village Trust

What does Talbot Village Trust do?

How much income did Talbot Village Trust report in 2024?

Talbot Village Trust reported total income of £2.95m and reported expenditure of £3.32m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Talbot Village Trust?

Talbot Village Trust has a program ratio of 112.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Talbot Village Trust registered as a charity?

Talbot Village Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 July 1967 as charity number 249349. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs Talbot Village Trust?

Talbot Village Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is EARL OF SHAFTESBURY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Talbot Village Trust operate?

Talbot Village Trust operates across 3 areas: Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.

Is Talbot Village Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Talbot Village Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249349.