The Godinton House Preservation Trust
House, gardens and parkland open to the public. School visits, educational courses and workshops. Programme of repair and conservation to the historic house and restoration of parkland.
Activities & Mission
House, gardens and parkland open to the public. School visits, educational courses and workshops. Programme of repair and conservation to the historic house and restoration of parkland.
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 93% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,269,506 | £1,543,040 | £1,480,313 | £18,940,200 | £15,913,407 | 23 / 35 |
| 2023 | £1,288,425 | £1,387,881 | £1,330,258 | £17,766,286 | £14,750,020 | 23 / 30 |
| 2022 | £1,325,802 | £1,400,841 | £1,340,498 | £17,506,881 | £14,556,226 | 18 / 30 |
| 2021 | £1,283,757 | £1,192,075 | £1,127,203 | £18,978,127 | £15,896,263 | 18 / 30 |
| 2020 | £1,041,919 | £1,048,162 | £988,123 | £17,406,164 | £14,185,021 | 15 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Godinton House Preservation Trust
What does The Godinton House Preservation Trust do?
House, gardens and parkland open to the public. School visits, educational courses and workshops. Programme of repair and conservation to the historic house and restoration of parkland.
How much income did The Godinton House Preservation Trust report in 2024?
The Godinton House Preservation Trust reported total income of £1.27m and reported expenditure of £1.54m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Godinton House Preservation Trust?
The Godinton House Preservation Trust has a program ratio of 116.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Godinton House Preservation Trust registered as a charity?
The Godinton House Preservation Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 March 1991 as charity number 1002278. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs The Godinton House Preservation Trust?
The Godinton House Preservation Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Godinton House Preservation Trust operate?
The Godinton House Preservation Trust operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Godinton House Preservation Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Godinton House Preservation Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1002278.
Details
GODINTON LANE
ASHFORD
KENT
TN23 3BP
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