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The Chalice Well Trust

The Chalice Well and Gardens, maintained as a living sanctuary for contemplation and healing are open to visitors every day of the year. The Trust provides an annual programme of spiritual music, community gatherings and educational retreats to people of all faiths and spiritual paths. The Trust offers an annual subscription to supporters, retreat accommodation and a meeting room.

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Activities & Mission

The Chalice Well and Gardens, maintained as a living sanctuary for contemplation and healing are open to visitors every day of the year. The Trust provides an annual programme of spiritual music, community gatherings and educational retreats to people of all faiths and spiritual paths. The Trust offers an annual subscription to supporters, retreat accommodation and a meeting room.

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
£1,109,555
Latest Expenditure
£1,288,308

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 62.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 42.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,858
Charitable Activities £472,798
Other Trading £591,138
Investments £40,761
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £799,829
Raising Funds £488,479
Governance £53,744
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
£1,109,555
£1,288,308£799,829£1,127,797£1,116,89130 / 40
2024
£830,498
£612,792£578,728£910,239£936,98621 / 45
2023
£528,876
£451,831£425,099£692,533£652,37222 / 45
2022
£489,300
£465,9910 / 50
2021
£278,496
£386,5560 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Chalice Well Trust

What does The Chalice Well Trust do?

The Chalice Well and Gardens, maintained as a living sanctuary for contemplation and healing are open to visitors every day of the year. The Trust provides an annual programme of spiritual music, community gatherings and educational retreats to people of all faiths and spiritual paths. The Trust offers an annual subscription to supporters, retreat accommodation and a meeting room.

How much income did The Chalice Well Trust report in 2025?

The Chalice Well Trust reported total income of £1.11m and reported expenditure of £1.29m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Chalice Well Trust registered as a charity?

The Chalice Well Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 May 2012 as charity number 1147343. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Chalice Well Trust?

The Chalice Well Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Chalice Well Trust operate?

The Chalice Well Trust operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Chalice Well Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Chalice Well Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147343.

Details

Address
Chalice Well Trust
85-89 Chilkwell Street
Glastonbury
BA6 8DD
Registration Date
21 May 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5028423
Charity Number
1147343

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Trustees

Alison Scobie
Also governs 1 other charity
Jacqueline Wright
James Frances Lunney
John Henry Capper
Also governs 1 other charity
Marion van Eupen
Also governs 1 other charity

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30 July 2026
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