The Countryside Education Trust
The Countryside Education Trust helps children and adults understand, protect and conserve the countryside. Home Farm is its residential centre, with an educational farm, garden, and orchard. The new Fort Climate Centre focuses on climate education. Nearby Treehouse classrooms in ancient woodland inspire broader environmental activities. Ensuring fair access for all is central to its mission.
Activities & Mission
The Countryside Education Trust helps children and adults understand, protect and conserve the countryside. Home Farm is its residential centre, with an educational farm, garden, and orchard. The new Fort Climate Centre focuses on climate education. Nearby Treehouse classrooms in ancient woodland inspire broader environmental activities. Ensuring fair access for all is central to its 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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 | £385,414 | £507,044 | 0 / 55 | |||
| 2023 | £547,501 | £494,327 | £444,333 | £1,021,987 | £475,710 | 12 / 60 |
| 2022 | £610,961 | £417,168 | £373,316 | £968,813 | £31,629 | 11 / 60 |
| 2021 | £358,163 | £323,572 | 0 / 62 | |||
| 2020 | £419,360 | £408,133 | 0 / 80 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Countryside Education Trust
What does The Countryside Education Trust do?
The Countryside Education Trust helps children and adults understand, protect and conserve the countryside. Home Farm is its residential centre, with an educational farm, garden, and orchard. The new Fort Climate Centre focuses on climate education. Nearby Treehouse classrooms in ancient woodland inspire broader environmental activities. Ensuring fair access for all is central to its mission.
How much income did The Countryside Education Trust report in 2024?
The Countryside Education Trust reported total income of £385k and reported expenditure of £507k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Countryside Education Trust?
The Countryside Education Trust has a program ratio of 81.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Countryside Education Trust registered as a charity?
The Countryside Education Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 1975 as charity number 269546. It has been registered for 51 years.
Who runs The Countryside Education Trust?
The Countryside Education Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip Johnson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Countryside Education Trust operate?
The Countryside Education Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Countryside Education Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Countryside Education Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 269546.
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