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

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

Local Authority

Barnet Bedford Buckinghamshire Enfield Essex Hertfordshire Hillingdon

Financial Information

Latest Income

£778,431

Latest Expenditure

£908,529

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 40% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 70.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 10% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 46.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 4% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £26,313

Charitable Activities £314,499

Other Trading £0

Investments £437,619

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £635,591

Raising Funds £272,938

Governance £152,335

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 2024.

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£778,431	£908,529	£635,591	£3,397,878	£3,397,878	10 / 64
2023	£706,711	£986,496	£549,115	£3,527,976	£50,000	10 / 60
2022	£2,654,554	£1,696,928	£1,242,996	£3,866,554	£3,598,438	10 / 61
2021	£994,528	£965,141	£574,112	£2,908,928	£50,000	9 / 50
2020	£628,656	£587,739	£338,515	£2,879,541	£50,000	10 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Apsley Paper Trail

What does The Apsley Paper Trail do?

How much income did The Apsley Paper Trail report in 2024?

The Apsley Paper Trail reported total income of £778k and reported expenditure of £909k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Apsley Paper Trail?

The Apsley Paper Trail has a program ratio of 81.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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.