The Emerson College Trust Limited
Also known as: Emerson College
Providing adult education courses inspired by the work and philosophy of Rudolf Steiner
Activities & Mission
Providing adult education courses inspired by the work and philosophy of Rudolf Steiner
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 4% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 843). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2019 — International School of Storytelling (organisation 5016518)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,866,815 | £1,711,288 | £827,922 | £2,042,917 | £1,936,819 | 25 / 2 |
| 2024 | £2,026,003 | £2,234,336 | £1,987,496 | £1,898,610 | £1,762,942 | 30 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,712,586 | £1,710,106 | £0 | £2,106,941 | £1,968,138 | 23 / 2 |
| 2022 | £1,312,538 | £1,433,895 | £1,048,856 | £2,312,171 | £2,181,633 | 26 / 15 |
| 2021 | £593,269 | £787,759 | £0 | £2,433,528 | £2,251,466 | 18 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Emerson College Trust Limited
What does The Emerson College Trust Limited do?
Providing adult education courses inspired by the work and philosophy of Rudolf Steiner
How much income did The Emerson College Trust Limited report in 2025?
The Emerson College Trust Limited reported total income of £1.87m and reported expenditure of £1.71m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Emerson College Trust Limited?
The Emerson College Trust Limited has a program ratio of 44.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 843 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Emerson College Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Emerson College Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 October 1967 as charity number 312101. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs The Emerson College Trust Limited?
The Emerson College Trust Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Martin Leach. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Emerson College Trust Limited operate?
The Emerson College Trust Limited operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Emerson College Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Emerson College Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312101.
Details
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RH18 5JX
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated