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The Nelson Trust

It provides residential treatment services, based in Gloucestershire, for people with substance dependencies, offering a wide programme of treatment, educational and training opportunities and resettlement. It also operates Women's Centres; Gloucester, Swindon, Bristol and Bridgwater and services in Wales and from HM Prison, to address the complex needs of women who are at high risk of offending.

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Activities & Mission

It provides residential treatment services, based in Gloucestershire, for people with substance dependencies, offering a wide programme of treatment, educational and training opportunities and resettlement. It also operates Women's Centres; Gloucester, Swindon, Bristol and Bridgwater and services in Wales and from HM Prison, to address the complex needs of women who are at high risk of offending.

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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£13,460,168
Latest Expenditure
£11,274,695

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £460,235
Charitable Activities £12,704,024
Other Trading £210,765
Investments £85,144
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,069,574
Raising Funds £205,121
Governance £32,342
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
£13,460,168
£11,274,695£11,069,574£11,014,840£1,721,100273 / 217
2024
£8,441,328
£8,628,372£8,428,309£8,828,297£756,893239 / 220
2023
£8,911,649
£8,033,649£7,845,472£9,016,785£843,428230 / 200
2022
£7,210,737
£6,061,932£5,840,692£8,146,739£3,720,012174 / 67
2021
£5,034,485
£4,467,710£4,391,059£6,991,878£655,647144 / 63

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Nelson Trust

What does The Nelson Trust do?

It provides residential treatment services, based in Gloucestershire, for people with substance dependencies, offering a wide programme of treatment, educational and training opportunities and resettlement. It also operates Women's Centres; Gloucester, Swindon, Bristol and Bridgwater and services in Wales and from HM Prison, to address the complex needs of women who are at high risk of offending.

How much income did The Nelson Trust report in 2025?

The Nelson Trust reported total income of £13.46m and reported expenditure of £11.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Nelson Trust registered as a charity?

The Nelson Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 July 1996 as charity number 1056672. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs The Nelson Trust?

The Nelson Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Nelson Trust operate?

The Nelson Trust operates across 8 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, Gloucestershire and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Nelson Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Nelson Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056672.

Details

Address
PORT LANE
BRIMSCOMBE
STROUD
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
GL5 2QJ
Registration Date
9 July 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1056672
Charity Number
1056672

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Trustees

James Campbell Murray
Jo Daubeney
Julie Sharma
Also governs 1 other charity
Justin Sargent
Kirsty Batten
Martin Robert Parker
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Dame Julie Elspeth Lydon DBE FLSW
Rhona Macdonald
Tina Michelle Gabb

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30 July 2026
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