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The Apuldram Centre

Training in horticulture, cookery, carpentry, and the skills relating to the marketing and sale of related products. The provision of support for independent living.

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Activities & Mission

Training in horticulture, cookery, carpentry, and the skills relating to the marketing and sale of related products. The provision of support for independent living.

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
£2,180,775
Latest Expenditure
£2,080,013

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 58% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 62% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 55% of UK Leisure 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 £51,567
Charitable Activities £2,009,321
Other Trading £102,525
Investments £17,362
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,068,681
Raising Funds £11,332
Governance £30,914
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
£2,180,775
£2,080,013£2,068,681£2,457,687£2,427,18765 / 10
2024
£1,934,747
£1,853,893£1,846,538£2,356,925£2,343,92563 / 10
2023
£1,729,241
£1,736,647£1,723,136£2,276,071£2,283,47762 / 15
2022
£1,808,675
£1,705,772£1,700,251£2,283,477£2,283,47759 / 14
2021
£1,737,295
£1,666,151£1,659,061£2,180,574£2,180,57455 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Apuldram Centre

What does The Apuldram Centre do?

Training in horticulture, cookery, carpentry, and the skills relating to the marketing and sale of related products. The provision of support for independent living.

How much income did The Apuldram Centre report in 2025?

The Apuldram Centre reported total income of £2.18m and reported expenditure of £2.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Apuldram Centre?

The Apuldram Centre has a program ratio of 94.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Apuldram Centre registered as a charity?

The Apuldram Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 February 1990 as charity number 801169. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs The Apuldram Centre?

The Apuldram Centre is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Lewis Blaber. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Apuldram Centre operate?

The Apuldram Centre operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Apuldram Centre a registered charity?

Yes — The Apuldram Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 801169.

Details

Address
The Apuldram Centre
Common Farm
Appledram Lane South
CHICHESTER
PO20 7PE
Registration Date
12 February 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
801169
Charity Number
801169

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Trustees

Stephen Lewis Blaber Chair
ANDREW CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM BUCKLAND
Anthony Thomas
Colin McCormack
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Richard Christopher Thornton
Edward Gore Browne
Hugh Fancourt
Janice Bell
Judith Mary Davenport
Peter Bradley

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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