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The Ringtons "tea Growing Community" Charitable Trust

The prevention and relief of poverty and financial hardship of smallholder farmers and workers in the tea industry by providing: grants, and loans; goods and services; buildings, accommodation, shelter, infrastructure and facilities; projects designed to improve agriculture, community capacity and working conditions; and such other charitable means as the Trustees may decide.

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Activities & Mission

The prevention and relief of poverty and financial hardship of smallholder farmers and workers in the tea industry by providing: grants, and loans; goods and services; buildings, accommodation, shelter, infrastructure and facilities; projects designed to improve agriculture, community capacity and working conditions; and such other charitable means as the Trustees may decide.

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
£45,155
Latest Expenditure
£75,821

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 167.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 167.9%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£45,155
£75,8210 / 0
2024
£40,617
£14,3000 / 0
2023
£36,648
£53,3690 / 0
2022
£25,922
£22,0810 / 0
2021
£26,440
£38,4620 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ringtons "tea Growing Community" Charitable Trust

What does The Ringtons "tea Growing Community" Charitable Trust do?

The prevention and relief of poverty and financial hardship of smallholder farmers and workers in the tea industry by providing: grants, and loans; goods and services; buildings, accommodation, shelter, infrastructure and facilities; projects designed to improve agriculture, community capacity and working conditions; and such other charitable means as the Trustees may decide.

How much income did The Ringtons "tea Growing Community" Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The Ringtons "tea Growing Community" Charitable Trust reported total income of £45k and reported expenditure of £76k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Ringtons "tea Growing Community" Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Ringtons "tea Growing Community" Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 May 2013 as charity number 1152164. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Ringtons "tea Growing Community" Charitable Trust?

The Ringtons "tea Growing Community" Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ringtons "tea Growing Community" Charitable Trust operate?

The Ringtons "tea Growing Community" Charitable Trust operates across 4 areas: Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda and Tanzania.

Is The Ringtons "tea Growing Community" Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Ringtons "tea Growing Community" Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152164.

Details

Address
RINGTONS LTD
10-22 ALGERNON ROAD
HEATON
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE6 2YN
Registration Date
23 May 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5037568
Charity Number
1152164

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Trustees

Charlotte Jessica Skeates
COLIN JOHN SMITH
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DANTON IVAN VORSTER

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14 May 2026
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