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The Blackthorn Trust

Treatment & rehabilitation for patients suffering serious long term conditions (chronic pain, poor mental health, and Type 2 Diabetes) using anthroposophic therapies and work in a community setting.

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Activities & Mission

Treatment & rehabilitation for patients suffering serious long term conditions (chronic pain, poor mental health, and Type 2 Diabetes) using anthroposophic therapies and work in a community setting.

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
£693,227
Latest Expenditure
£680,561

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 92.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £650,679
Charitable Activities £110,691
Other Trading £5,991
Investments £86,045
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £629,234
Raising Funds £51,327
Governance £20,715
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£693,227
£680,561£629,234£1,099,746£177,16319 / 49
2023
£488,304
£675,9940 / 28
2022
£598,966
£622,627£577,929£1,114,591£339,83417 / 30
2021
£729,946
£571,922£525,037£1,138,252£328,95817 / 31
2020
£651,479
£573,952£531,389£980,228£016 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Blackthorn Trust

What does The Blackthorn Trust do?

Treatment & rehabilitation for patients suffering serious long term conditions (chronic pain, poor mental health, and Type 2 Diabetes) using anthroposophic therapies and work in a community setting.

How much income did The Blackthorn Trust report in 2024?

The Blackthorn Trust reported total income of £693k and reported expenditure of £681k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Blackthorn Trust registered as a charity?

The Blackthorn Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 February 2007 as charity number 1117979. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs The Blackthorn Trust?

The Blackthorn Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is JONATHAN SHAW. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Blackthorn Trust operate?

The Blackthorn Trust operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Blackthorn Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Blackthorn Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117979.

Details

Address
St. Andrews Road
MAIDSTONE
Kent
ME16 9AN
Registration Date
15 February 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4027379
Charity Number
1117979

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Trustees

JONATHAN SHAW Chair
Alice Laura Chapman-Hatchett
Andrew James
George Alan Perry
Justine Sloover
Kevin Andrew Moule
Also governs 1 other charity

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30 July 2026
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