The Aldingbourne Trust
Also known as: Aldingbourne Country Centre
The Aldingbourne Trust provides support which helps people with learning and or physical disabilities and/or autism to develop and live the life they choose. We do this by providing opportunities to work, make friends, get good housing, make choices and follow their interests.
Activities & Mission
The Aldingbourne Trust provides support which helps people with learning and or physical disabilities and/or autism to develop and live the life they choose. We do this by providing opportunities to work, make friends, get good housing, make choices and follow their interests.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 61% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £9,372,316 | £9,551,829 | £9,144,584 | £8,944,971 | £2,423,657 | 285 / 267 |
| 2024 | £9,196,217 | £9,141,932 | £8,776,487 | £9,137,703 | £2,600,074 | 280 / 279 |
| 2023 | £8,931,794 | £8,724,846 | £8,365,318 | £9,064,754 | £2,437,540 | 264 / 241 |
| 2022 | £7,408,678 | £6,769,669 | £6,745,040 | £8,873,636 | £2,484,993 | 264 / 212 |
| 2021 | £7,215,099 | £6,634,099 | £6,616,420 | £8,235,981 | £1,692,103 | 282 / 209 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Aldingbourne Trust
What does The Aldingbourne Trust do?
The Aldingbourne Trust provides support which helps people with learning and or physical disabilities and/or autism to develop and live the life they choose. We do this by providing opportunities to work, make friends, get good housing, make choices and follow their interests.
How much income did The Aldingbourne Trust report in 2025?
The Aldingbourne Trust reported total income of £9.37m and reported expenditure of £9.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Aldingbourne Trust?
The Aldingbourne Trust has a program ratio of 97.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Aldingbourne Trust registered as a charity?
The Aldingbourne Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 August 1978 as charity number 276484. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs The Aldingbourne Trust?
The Aldingbourne Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Emma Susannah Lochhead. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Aldingbourne Trust operate?
The Aldingbourne Trust operates across 3 areas: East Sussex, Portsmouth City and West Sussex.
Is The Aldingbourne Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Aldingbourne Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 276484.
Details
BLACKMILL LANE
NORTON
CHICHESTER
PO18 0JP
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Also Known As
- Aldingbourne Country Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated