The Box Moor Trust
Also known as: The Boxmoor Estate, The Boxmoor Trust
The sustainable management of agricultural and amenity land extending to 487 acres of moors, commons, woodland and grassland and provision of environmental education facilities for the use and enjoyment of the residents and youth of the area of benefit of Hemel Hempstead and Bovingdon
Activities & Mission
The sustainable management of agricultural and amenity land extending to 487 acres of moors, commons, woodland and grassland and provision of environmental education facilities for the use and enjoyment of the residents and youth of the area of benefit of Hemel Hempstead and Bovingdon
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 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,685,517 | £2,668,428 | £2,384,525 | £20,074,320 | £18,667,746 | 12 / 160 |
| 2024 | £1,053,061 | £1,135,763 | £837,370 | £19,837,684 | £18,522,037 | 12 / 180 |
| 2023 | £1,009,811 | £983,569 | £729,062 | £20,139,989 | £19,032,342 | 11 / 134 |
| 2022 | £945,797 | £822,461 | £612,243 | £19,900,997 | £18,793,350 | 11 / 114 |
| 2021 | £735,920 | £845,736 | £602,662 | £19,655,661 | £18,572,962 | 11 / 125 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Box Moor Trust
What does The Box Moor Trust do?
The sustainable management of agricultural and amenity land extending to 487 acres of moors, commons, woodland and grassland and provision of environmental education facilities for the use and enjoyment of the residents and youth of the area of benefit of Hemel Hempstead and Bovingdon
How much income did The Box Moor Trust report in 2025?
The Box Moor Trust reported total income of £2.69m and reported expenditure of £2.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Box Moor Trust?
The Box Moor Trust has a program ratio of 88.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Box Moor Trust registered as a charity?
The Box Moor Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 206142. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Box Moor Trust?
The Box Moor Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Patrick Schneiders. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Box Moor Trust operate?
The Box Moor Trust operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Box Moor Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Box Moor Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206142.
Details
LONDON ROAD
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
HP1 2RE
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Also Known As
- The Boxmoor Estate
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated