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the laurence sterne trust

The charity supports the general public. The Laurence Sterne Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in York and operates in North Yorkshire.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the CIO are to advance education for the public benefit by promoting the understanding and appreciation of the life, works and continuing influence of Laurence Sterne; primarily, but not exclusively, through maintaining and managing Shandy Hall, Coxwold, and its collections as a public museum and a centre for research, education and creativity.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£174,685
Latest Expenditure
£208,131

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 119.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 119.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£174,685£208,1310 / 8
2023£85,824£90,6900 / 6
2022£57,414£62,7870 / 6
2021£143,886£136,7720 / 10
2020£430,190£68,5570 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers