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The Longley Trust

The Trustees prefer to make donations to smaller, local charitable causes and place applicants in an order of priority as follows:a) Local, principally Crawley basedb) Sussexc) National Charities which generally are supported only through their local fund raising efforts under the above categories.

Activities & Mission

The Trustees prefer to make donations to smaller, local charitable causes and place applicants in an order of priority as follows:a) Local, principally Crawley basedb) Sussexc) National Charities which generally are supported only through their local fund raising efforts under the above categories.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£12,014
Latest Expenditure
£19,546

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 162.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 162.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£12,014
£19,5460 / 0
2023
£23,051
£23,2310 / 0
2022
£22,021
£24,2490 / 0
2021
£21,753
£21,1330 / 0
2020
£16,703
£16,6460 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Longley Trust

What does The Longley Trust do?

The Trustees prefer to make donations to smaller, local charitable causes and place applicants in an order of priority as follows:a) Local, principally Crawley basedb) Sussexc) National Charities which generally are supported only through their local fund raising efforts under the above categories.

How much income did The Longley Trust report in 2024?

The Longley Trust reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £20k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Longley Trust registered as a charity?

The Longley Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 October 1979 as charity number 278615. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs The Longley Trust?

The Longley Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carolyn Murphy. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Longley Trust operate?

The Longley Trust operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is The Longley Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Longley Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 278615.

Details

Address
THE LONGLEY TRUST
THE ORCHARD
1-2 GLENEAGLES COURT
BRIGHTON ROAD
CRAWLEY
RH10 6AD
Registration Date
26 October 1979
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
278615
Charity Number
278615

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Trustees

Carolyn Murphy Chair
Adrian Barrott
Barbara Robinson
CHRIS CHESHIRE
Also governs 1 other charity
Louise Waugh
Marilyn Mansfield-Clark
Peter Charles Mansfield-Clark MBE

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