The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust
Also known as: R D Turner Charitable Trust, The R D Turner Charitable Trust, Turner Trust
The trust makes grants to registered charities (mainly local) and provides public access and education at Arley Arboretum, which is part of Arley Estate in Worcestershire's Severn Valley. Contact the website or Grants Officer for further details.
Activities & Mission
The trust makes grants to registered charities (mainly local) and provides public access and education at Arley Arboretum, which is part of Arley Estate in Worcestershire's Severn Valley. Contact the website or Grants Officer for further details.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 57% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,904,000 | £3,075,000 | £1,826,000 | £67,494,000 | £134,000 | 47 / 17 |
| 2024 | £2,205,000 | £2,630,000 | £1,488,000 | £67,743,000 | £234,000 | 46 / 21 |
| 2023 | £2,110,000 | £2,672,000 | £1,338,000 | £65,531,000 | £448,000 | 49 / 18 |
| 2022 | £2,365,000 | £2,508,000 | £1,259,000 | £65,011,000 | £685,000 | 45 / 15 |
| 2021 | £2,021,000 | £2,156,000 | £1,164,000 | £65,823,000 | £738,000 | 28 / 15 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust
What does The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust do?
The trust makes grants to registered charities (mainly local) and provides public access and education at Arley Arboretum, which is part of Arley Estate in Worcestershire's Severn Valley. Contact the website or Grants Officer for further details.
How much income did The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust reported total income of £1.90m and reported expenditure of £3.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust?
The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 95.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 2013 as charity number 1154467. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust?
The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust operate?
The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust operates across 7 areas, including Birmingham City, Dudley, Herefordshire and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154467.
Details
LION LANE
UPPER ARLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 1SQ
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Also Known As
- R D Turner Charitable Trust
- The R D Turner Charitable Trust
- Turner Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated