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The Mustard Tree Foundation (reading)

THE MUSTARD TREE ACTS AS A SUPPORT ORGANISATION FOR MANY LOCAL PROJECTS WHICH SEEK TO HELP SUPPORT AND ADD VALUE TO THE SPECIFIC GROUP. THESE INCLUDE YOUNG PEOPLE, LOCAL RESIDENTS, PARENTS, AND MANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS.

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Activities & Mission

THE MUSTARD TREE ACTS AS A SUPPORT ORGANISATION FOR MANY LOCAL PROJECTS WHICH SEEK TO HELP SUPPORT AND ADD VALUE TO THE SPECIFIC GROUP. THESE INCLUDE YOUNG PEOPLE, LOCAL RESIDENTS, PARENTS, AND MANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS.

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

Reading

Financial Information

Latest Income
£297,852
Latest Expenditure
£270,265

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £534,863
Charitable Activities £9,252
Other Trading £0
Investments £661
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £480,994
Raising Funds £22,319
Governance £2,953
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£297,852
£270,2650 / 164
2024
£306,002
£335,1960 / 163
2023
£489,828
£434,3300 / 263
2022
£544,776
£503,313£480,994£132,324£132,32418 / 257
2021
£495,168
£501,9160 / 268

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Mustard Tree Foundation (reading)

What does The Mustard Tree Foundation (reading) do?

THE MUSTARD TREE ACTS AS A SUPPORT ORGANISATION FOR MANY LOCAL PROJECTS WHICH SEEK TO HELP SUPPORT AND ADD VALUE TO THE SPECIFIC GROUP. THESE INCLUDE YOUNG PEOPLE, LOCAL RESIDENTS, PARENTS, AND MANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS.

How much income did The Mustard Tree Foundation (reading) report in 2025?

The Mustard Tree Foundation (reading) reported total income of £298k and reported expenditure of £270k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Mustard Tree Foundation (reading)?

The Mustard Tree Foundation (reading) has a program ratio of 88.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Mustard Tree Foundation (reading) registered as a charity?

The Mustard Tree Foundation (reading) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 2004 as charity number 1104631. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs The Mustard Tree Foundation (reading)?

The Mustard Tree Foundation (reading) is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR M J PENSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Mustard Tree Foundation (reading) operate?

The Mustard Tree Foundation (reading) operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Mustard Tree Foundation (reading) a registered charity?

Yes — The Mustard Tree Foundation (reading) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1104631.

Details

Address
4 SACKVILLE STREET
READING
RG1 1NT
Registration Date
29 June 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4006901
Charity Number
1104631

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Trustees

MR M J PENSON Chair
Alison Awuku
DAVID GIBBONS
Dr JOHN HAWKINS OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Isabel Challis
Kevin James Potter

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group

Data & trust

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