The East Looe Town Trust
Management and maintenance of public access land and buildings on behalf of the people of Looe; maintaining and supporting the volunteer run museum; supporting pensioners, disabled persons, children and young people etc. in Looe by the provision of facilities, equipment and/or grants according to need and available resources.
Activities & Mission
Management and maintenance of public access land and buildings on behalf of the people of Looe; maintaining and supporting the volunteer run museum; supporting pensioners, disabled persons, children and young people etc. in Looe by the provision of facilities, equipment and/or grants according to need and available resources.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% 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
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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.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2017 — The East Looe Town Trust (organisation 234116)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £568,709 | £275,102 | £275,102 | £4,055,977 | £39,212 | 4 / 14 |
| 2023 | £272,957 | £246,733 | 0 / 18 | |||
| 2022 | £253,078 | £359,485 | 0 / 18 | |||
| 2021 | £261,844 | £263,301 | 0 / 22 | |||
| 2020 | £276,296 | £210,282 | 0 / 22 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The East Looe Town Trust
What does The East Looe Town Trust do?
Management and maintenance of public access land and buildings on behalf of the people of Looe; maintaining and supporting the volunteer run museum; supporting pensioners, disabled persons, children and young people etc. in Looe by the provision of facilities, equipment and/or grants according to need and available resources.
How much income did The East Looe Town Trust report in 2024?
The East Looe Town Trust reported total income of £569k and reported expenditure of £275k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The East Looe Town Trust?
The East Looe Town Trust has a program ratio of 48.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% 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 East Looe Town Trust registered as a charity?
The East Looe Town Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 May 2016 as charity number 1166934. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs The East Looe Town Trust?
The East Looe Town Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW DAVID BISHOP. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The East Looe Town Trust operate?
The East Looe Town Trust operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The East Looe Town Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The East Looe Town Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166934.
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FORE STREET
EAST LOOE
LOOE
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