The Corton Hill Trust

General charitable purposes, with a particular focus on charities supporting organisations across Somerset, Dorset and East Devon. Trust is open to applications. Please submit your application to https://funding.ludlowtrust.com

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£932,860

Latest Expenditure

£1,137,499

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 118.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 97.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £119,899

Other Income £812,961

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,105,835

Raising Funds £31,664

Governance £3,300

Grants to Institutions £1,074,250

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£932,860	£1,137,499	£1,105,835	£7,208,972	£190,750	0 / 0
2024	£4,169,923	£4,247,782	£4,214,616	£7,586,914	£363,725	0 / 0
2023	£1,421,859	£1,061,276	£1,014,773	£10,210,661	£408,418	0 / 0
2022	£1,028,289	£1,123,475	£1,070,784	£10,772,323	£1,332	0 / 0
2021	£795,685	£794,184	£747,868	£12,847,725	£43,827	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Corton Hill Trust

What does The Corton Hill Trust do?

How much income did The Corton Hill Trust report in 2025?

The Corton Hill Trust reported total income of £933k and reported expenditure of £1.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Corton Hill Trust registered as a charity?

The Corton Hill Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 December 2019 as charity number 1186843. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Corton Hill Trust?

The Corton Hill Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Corton Hill Trust operate?

The Corton Hill Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Corton Hill Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Corton Hill Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186843.