the country trust
The charity supports children and young people and the general public. The Country Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Chelmsford and operates in England And Wales.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
Activities & Mission
To bring food, farming and the working countryside alive for those children least able to access it whether through disadvantage or disability. We do this through Farm Discovery day visits to real working farms throughout England and North Wales, Farm in a Box, Countryside Discovery residentials and yearlong Food Discovery programmes where children discover growing, cooking and even selling food.
Fundraising
See where The Country Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,549,244 | £1,550,177 | £1,415,723 | £530,526 | £484,364 | 13 / 17 |
| 2023 | £1,379,887 | £1,430,668 | £1,311,510 | £531,459 | £497,096 | 11 / 140 |
| 2022 | £1,206,639 | £1,397,117 | £1,289,642 | £582,240 | £559,034 | 11 / 300 |
| 2021 | £992,527 | £966,950 | £886,676 | £772,718 | £681,376 | 10 / 650 |
| 2020 | £561,786 | £552,177 | £454,263 | £747,141 | £593,316 | 9 / 300 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Moulsham Mill Centre
Parkway
CHELMSFORD
CM2 7PX
Registry Information
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