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The Child Beale Trust

Also known as: Child-Beale Wildlife Trust

The objectives of the Charity are to provide and maintain a public park, providing an educational facility for those interested in wildlife and plants , and also providing a leisure facility for the general public.The Charity owns land in Berkshire and has developed Beale Park to achieve the above objectives. In addition the Charity's activities include the conservation of animal species.

Activities & Mission

The objectives of the Charity are to provide and maintain a public park, providing an educational facility for those interested in wildlife and plants , and also providing a leisure facility for the general public.The Charity owns land in Berkshire and has developed Beale Park to achieve the above objectives. In addition the Charity's activities include the conservation of animal species.

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,446,902
Latest Expenditure
£2,550,189

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 74.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 25% 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

Donations & Legacies £36,195
Charitable Activities £1,593,383
Other Trading £608,557
Investments £82,260
Other Income £126,507

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,901,727
Raising Funds £150,296
Governance £91,978
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £498,166

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,446,902
£2,550,189£1,901,727£8,183,198£4,977,71341 / 9
2023
£2,124,793
£2,030,786£1,704,739£8,085,569£4,719,01638 / 9
2022
£2,107,469
£1,659,820£1,497,406£8,127,491£3,362,70332 / 22
2021
£2,281,518
£1,469,920£1,318,064£7,767,162£3,351,99931 / 40
2020
£1,125,200
£1,207,164£1,104,087£6,805,075£2,293,10222 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Child Beale Trust

What does The Child Beale Trust do?

The objectives of the Charity are to provide and maintain a public park, providing an educational facility for those interested in wildlife and plants , and also providing a leisure facility for the general public.The Charity owns land in Berkshire and has developed Beale Park to achieve the above objectives. In addition the Charity's activities include the conservation of animal species.

How much income did The Child Beale Trust report in 2024?

The Child Beale Trust reported total income of £2.45m and reported expenditure of £2.55m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Child Beale Trust?

The Child Beale Trust has a program ratio of 77.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Child Beale Trust registered as a charity?

The Child Beale Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 July 1964 as charity number 300105. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs The Child Beale Trust?

The Child Beale Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Child Beale Trust operate?

The Child Beale Trust operates across 7 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Oxfordshire, Reading and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Child Beale Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Child Beale Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 300105.

Details

Address
Beale Park
Lower Basildon
Reading
RG8 9NW
Registration Date
9 July 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
300105
Charity Number
300105

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Trustees

DAVID CARR
Jim Bryce
Michelle Carvell
Paul Aitken

Also Known As

  • Child-Beale Wildlife Trust

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