the chalice well trust

The charity supports the general public. The Chalice Well Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is religious activities. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Glastonbury and operates in Somerset.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where The Chalice Well Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Somerset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£830,498

Latest Expenditure

£612,792

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 69.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 94.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £156,022

Charitable Activities £455,504

Other Trading £188,824

Investments £30,148

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £578,728

Raising Funds £6,120

Governance £15,781

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £27,944

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£830,498	£612,792	£578,728	£910,239	£936,986	21 / 45
2023	£528,876	£451,831	£425,099	£692,533	£652,372	22 / 45
2022	£489,300	£465,991				0 / 50
2021	£278,496	£386,556				0 / 40
2020	£566,936	£514,023	£409,086	£700,240	£700,240	21 / 40