The Shanklin Chine Trust
The Shanklin Chine Trust makes the Shanklin Chine Historic Gorge available for school parties and other groups for tours and provides educational facilities to the local population and visitors to the Isle of Wight.
Activities & Mission
The Shanklin Chine Trust makes the Shanklin Chine Historic Gorge available for school parties and other groups for tours and provides educational facilities to the local population and visitors to the Isle of Wight.
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 49% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 63% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £661,813 | £600,099 | £600,099 | £1,271,451 | £171,451 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £584,223 | £574,548 | £573,265 | £1,209,737 | £109,737 | 6 / 0 |
| 2022 | £624,453 | £606,271 | £466,271 | £1,200,062 | £100,062 | 5 / 4 |
| 2021 | £301,023 | £276,971 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2020 | £338,012 | £306,502 | 0 / 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Shanklin Chine Trust
What does The Shanklin Chine Trust do?
The Shanklin Chine Trust makes the Shanklin Chine Historic Gorge available for school parties and other groups for tours and provides educational facilities to the local population and visitors to the Isle of Wight.
How much income did The Shanklin Chine Trust report in 2024?
The Shanklin Chine Trust reported total income of £662k and reported expenditure of £600k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Shanklin Chine Trust?
The Shanklin Chine Trust has a program ratio of 90.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Shanklin Chine Trust registered as a charity?
The Shanklin Chine Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 July 2017 as charity number 1173736. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs The Shanklin Chine Trust?
The Shanklin Chine Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR M PORTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Shanklin Chine Trust operate?
The Shanklin Chine Trust operates in Isle Of Wight, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Shanklin Chine Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Shanklin Chine Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173736.
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