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The Apsley Paper Trail

Also known as: Apsley Paper Trail

We are a conservation & education charity & social enterprise. We have a visitor centre & operate a 110 year old paper machine. We run education & training courses for individuals, families, schools, & companies. We make specialist papers for arts, crafts and commercial uses and provide workspaces for individuals and SME's as well as a research incubator for developing new uses for paper.

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Activities & Mission

We are a conservation & education charity & social enterprise. We have a visitor centre & operate a 110 year old paper machine. We run education & training courses for individuals, families, schools, & companies. We make specialist papers for arts, crafts and commercial uses and provide workspaces for individuals and SME's as well as a research incubator for developing new uses for paper.

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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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£722,152
Latest Expenditure
£805,732

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 68.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 45.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £23,427
Charitable Activities £283,789
Other Trading £0
Investments £414,936
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £553,273
Raising Funds £252,459
Governance £115,799
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£722,152
£805,732£553,273£3,314,298£50,00010 / 55
2024
£778,431
£908,529£635,591£3,397,878£3,397,87810 / 64
2023
£706,711
£986,496£549,115£3,527,976£50,00010 / 60
2022
£2,654,554
£1,696,928£1,242,996£3,866,554£3,598,43810 / 61
2021
£994,528
£965,141£574,112£2,908,928£50,0009 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Apsley Paper Trail

What does The Apsley Paper Trail do?

We are a conservation & education charity & social enterprise. We have a visitor centre & operate a 110 year old paper machine. We run education & training courses for individuals, families, schools, & companies. We make specialist papers for arts, crafts and commercial uses and provide workspaces for individuals and SME's as well as a research incubator for developing new uses for paper.

How much income did The Apsley Paper Trail report in 2025?

The Apsley Paper Trail reported total income of £722k and reported expenditure of £806k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Apsley Paper Trail registered as a charity?

The Apsley Paper Trail was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 January 2000 as charity number 1079008. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs The Apsley Paper Trail?

The Apsley Paper Trail is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Apsley Paper Trail operate?

The Apsley Paper Trail operates across 7 areas, including Barnet, Bedford, Buckinghamshire and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Apsley Paper Trail a registered charity?

Yes — The Apsley Paper Trail is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1079008.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
19 January 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3962020
Charity Number
1079008

Trustees

Bryce Lowell Kennedy
HENRY BENWELL CLARKE
Also governs 2 other charities
Hilary Robinson
Jacob Colton
Also governs 1 other charity
John Douglas Watson
Peter Burford
SIMON NICHOLAS PRENTON ODY

Also Known As

  • Apsley Paper Trail

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