The Ernest Cook Trust
Land-owning educational grant-making charitable company, making grants throughout the United Kingdom. Grants are awarded for projects that support young people in Outdoor Learning, environmental engagement, connection to nature and Learning from the Land. The Trust also makes use of its landed estates as a direct resource for educational visits and associated activity.
Activities & Mission
Land-owning educational grant-making charitable company, making grants throughout the United Kingdom. Grants are awarded for projects that support young people in Outdoor Learning, environmental engagement, connection to nature and Learning from the Land. The Trust also makes use of its landed estates as a direct resource for educational visits and associated activity.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Beneficiary group 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,292,000 | £9,967,000 | £4,274,000 | £316,722,000 | £1,398,000 | 53 / 0 |
| 2024 | £6,243,000 | £8,862,000 | £3,664,000 | £315,375,000 | £2,416,000 | 45 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,936,000 | £8,932,000 | £3,013,000 | £213,391,000 | £5,068,000 | 38 / 0 |
| 2022 | £9,964,228 | £6,572,321 | £6,331,099 | £215,859,644 | £7,139,432 | 34 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,408,630 | £5,739,054 | £5,492,126 | £193,021,220 | £3,724,958 | 34 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Ernest Cook Trust
What does The Ernest Cook Trust do?
Land-owning educational grant-making charitable company, making grants throughout the United Kingdom. Grants are awarded for projects that support young people in Outdoor Learning, environmental engagement, connection to nature and Learning from the Land. The Trust also makes use of its landed estates as a direct resource for educational visits and associated activity.
How much income did The Ernest Cook Trust report in 2025?
The Ernest Cook Trust reported total income of £6.29m and reported expenditure of £9.97m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Ernest Cook Trust?
The Ernest Cook Trust has a program ratio of 67.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Ernest Cook Trust registered as a charity?
The Ernest Cook Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 March 2012 as charity number 1146629. It has been registered for 14 years.
Where does The Ernest Cook Trust operate?
The Ernest Cook Trust operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Is The Ernest Cook Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Ernest Cook Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146629.
Details
Church Road
Quenington
CIRENCESTER
Gloucestershire
GL7 5BN
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