The Great Dixter Charitable Trust

The primary aim of the Great Dixter Charitable Trust is to ensure the conservation of the Great Dixter estate and public access to the house and gardens as developed by the Lloyd family over the 20th and 21st centuries. The approach will be driven by Christopher Lloyd's belief in challenging and experimenting while striving for horticultural excellence.

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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

East Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,825,406

Latest Expenditure

£2,797,995

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 63.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 64.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 36.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £430,983

Charitable Activities £997,653

Other Trading £1,369,614

Investments £27,154

Other Income £2

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,794,661

Raising Funds £1,003,334

Governance £15,137

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2026	£2,825,406	£2,797,995	£1,794,661	£8,923,313	£1,148,666	60 / 75
2025	£2,644,144	£2,415,459	£1,474,418	£8,920,661	£1,201,928	65 / 70
2024	£2,220,563	£2,166,601	£1,324,312	£8,700,213	£1,039,259	56 / 65
2023	£2,065,912	£2,001,002	£1,318,315	£8,619,760	£924,245	66 / 26
2022	£1,799,868	£1,771,633	£1,134,324	£8,552,815	£932,713	52 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Great Dixter Charitable Trust

What does The Great Dixter Charitable Trust do?

How much income did The Great Dixter Charitable Trust report in 2026?

The Great Dixter Charitable Trust reported total income of £2.83m and reported expenditure of £2.80m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Great Dixter Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Great Dixter Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 2010 as charity number 1134948. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Great Dixter Charitable Trust?

The Great Dixter Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is GEOFFREY DYER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Great Dixter Charitable Trust operate?

The Great Dixter Charitable Trust operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Great Dixter Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Great Dixter Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134948.