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The Mustard Tree Foundation (reading)

The Mustard Tree is a Reading based charity supporting people who are often overlooked or marginalised. Working through partnerships with local communities, charities and statutory organisations we innovate and develop projects that reduce health and social inequalities, increase community engagement, and give a voice to the unheard.

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Activities & Mission

The Mustard Tree is a Reading based charity supporting people who are often overlooked or marginalised. Working through partnerships with local communities, charities and statutory organisations we innovate and develop projects that reduce health and social inequalities, increase community engagement, and give a voice to the unheard.

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

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

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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 is a Reading based charity supporting people who are often overlooked or marginalised. Working through partnerships with local communities, charities and statutory organisations we innovate and develop projects that reduce health and social inequalities, increase community engagement, and give a voice to the unheard.

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.

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

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30 July 2026
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