The Charleston Trust (bloomsbury In Sussex)
Also known as: The Charleston Trust (blooomsbury in Sussex)
Charleston is a house, garden and art gallery situated in the South Downs National Park. It was the home of twentieth century artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, who were key members of the Bloomsbury group. Charleston has a shop and cafe and is available for venue hire. It is open all year.
Activities & Mission
Charleston is a house, garden and art gallery situated in the South Downs National Park. It was the home of twentieth century artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, who were key members of the Bloomsbury group. Charleston has a shop and cafe and is available for venue hire. It is open all year.
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 43% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 283). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% of UK Facilities 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,713,332 | £3,530,587 | £2,698,330 | £7,691,071 | £116,161 | 88 / 187 |
| 2023 | £2,957,726 | £3,947,621 | £2,579,431 | £7,933,609 | £0 | 61 / 74 |
| 2022 | £3,558,873 | £3,239,558 | £2,534,268 | £8,720,691 | £213,654 | 61 / 25 |
| 2021 | £2,498,448 | £2,375,910 | £1,795,222 | £8,401,376 | £573,628 | 37 / 35 |
| 2020 | £2,078,178 | £1,295,517 | £683,518 | £8,278,838 | £466,826 | 53 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Charleston Trust (bloomsbury In Sussex)
What does The Charleston Trust (bloomsbury In Sussex) do?
Charleston is a house, garden and art gallery situated in the South Downs National Park. It was the home of twentieth century artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, who were key members of the Bloomsbury group. Charleston has a shop and cafe and is available for venue hire. It is open all year.
How much income did The Charleston Trust (bloomsbury In Sussex) report in 2024?
The Charleston Trust (bloomsbury In Sussex) reported total income of £2.71m and reported expenditure of £3.53m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Charleston Trust (bloomsbury In Sussex)?
The Charleston Trust (bloomsbury In Sussex) has a program ratio of 86.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 283 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Charleston Trust (bloomsbury In Sussex) registered as a charity?
The Charleston Trust (bloomsbury In Sussex) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 2004 as charity number 1107313. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs The Charleston Trust (bloomsbury In Sussex)?
The Charleston Trust (bloomsbury In Sussex) is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Charleston Trust (bloomsbury In Sussex) operate?
The Charleston Trust (bloomsbury In Sussex) operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Charleston Trust (bloomsbury In Sussex) a registered charity?
Yes — The Charleston Trust (bloomsbury In Sussex) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107313.
Details
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Lewes
BN8 6LL
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- 14 May 2026
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