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The Congelow Organic Educational Charitable Trust

To advance the education of the general public in the principles of organic farming, growing and gardening.

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Activities & Mission

To advance the education of the general public in the principles of organic farming, growing and gardening.

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
£27,126
Latest Expenditure
£38,676

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 2.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 16% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 43). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 50.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 77.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £636,626
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £19,167
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £14,485
Raising Funds £14,414
Governance £7,985
Grants to Institutions £6,500
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.

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
2025
£27,126
£38,6760 / 0
2024
£115,865
£40,3960 / 0
2023
£33,422
£40,9900 / 0
2022
£636,626
£28,899£14,485£2,959,353£2,959,3530 / 0
2021
£901,704
£29,764£21,940£2,328,571£2,328,5710 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Congelow Organic Educational Charitable Trust

What does The Congelow Organic Educational Charitable Trust do?

To advance the education of the general public in the principles of organic farming, growing and gardening.

How much income did The Congelow Organic Educational Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The Congelow Organic Educational Charitable Trust reported total income of £27k and reported expenditure of £39k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Congelow Organic Educational Charitable Trust?

The Congelow Organic Educational Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 2.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 43 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Congelow Organic Educational Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Congelow Organic Educational Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 1991 as charity number 1003690. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs The Congelow Organic Educational Charitable Trust?

The Congelow Organic Educational Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is ARTHUR REYNOLDS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Congelow Organic Educational Charitable Trust operate?

The Congelow Organic Educational Charitable Trust operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Congelow Organic Educational Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Congelow Organic Educational Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1003690.

Details

Address
Lower Ellenden Farm
Water Lane
Hawkhurst
CRANBROOK
Kent
TN18 5AX
Registration Date
31 July 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1003690
Charity Number
1003690

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Trustees

ARTHUR REYNOLDS Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Caroline Anne Lingham
MARK ENSOLL
Piers Wilfrid Allen Carey

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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