the countryside education trust
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.
Fundraising
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Region
Financial Information
Latest Income
£385,414
Latest Expenditure
£507,044
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 81.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 89.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £326,811
Charitable Activities £155,150
Other Trading £63,171
Investments £0
Other Income £2,369
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £444,333
Raising Funds £23,452
Governance £7,390
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £26,542
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
JOHN MONTAGU BUILDING
BEAULIEU BROCKENHURST
HAMPSHIRE
SO42 7ZN
JOHN MONTAGU BUILDING
BEAULIEU BROCKENHURST
HAMPSHIRE
SO42 7ZN
Email
mail@cet.org.ukWebsite
www.cet.org.ukRegistration Date
30 June 1975
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
269546
Charity Number
269546
Trustees
LORD RALPH MONTAGU OF BEAULIEU
Nigel Burt
Malcolm Wade
Krista Burwood
Philip Johnson
Guy Pitt-Hardacre
Margaret Claire Lee
Stuart William Newey
Owen Turgoose