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The Sharpham Trust

To maintain, conserve and enhance the land, buildings, resources and bio-diversity of its estate for public benefit. To provide opportunities for physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual learning; through activity, reflection, creativity and enquiry.

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Activities & Mission

To maintain, conserve and enhance the land, buildings, resources and bio-diversity of its estate for public benefit. To provide opportunities for physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual learning; through activity, reflection, creativity and enquiry.

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
£2,197,936
Latest Expenditure
£2,076,142

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £350,633
Charitable Activities £1,643,639
Other Trading £71,883
Investments £131,781
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,027,317
Raising Funds £48,825
Governance £10,630
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
£2,197,936
£2,076,142£2,027,317£8,598,686£1,192,05230 / 90
2024
£1,829,716
£1,652,135£1,595,693£8,409,965£925,27727 / 94
2023
£1,859,131
£1,629,631£1,591,026£8,070,091£3,554,58420 / 40
2022
£1,583,814
£1,336,111£1,281,406£8,110,358£3,624,22517 / 76
2021
£971,477
£893,667£0£7,598,029£020 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Sharpham Trust

What does The Sharpham Trust do?

To maintain, conserve and enhance the land, buildings, resources and bio-diversity of its estate for public benefit. To provide opportunities for physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual learning; through activity, reflection, creativity and enquiry.

How much income did The Sharpham Trust report in 2025?

The Sharpham Trust reported total income of £2.20m and reported expenditure of £2.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Sharpham Trust registered as a charity?

The Sharpham Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 November 1982 as charity number 285767. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs The Sharpham Trust?

The Sharpham 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 Sharpham Trust operate?

The Sharpham Trust operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Sharpham Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Sharpham Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 285767.

Details

Address
Sharpham House
Ashprington
Totnes
TQ9 7UT
Registration Date
29 November 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
285767
Charity Number
285767

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Trustees

CHARLOTTE RATHBONE MA MA MLI
Evelyn Gillian Annecke
Jane Victoria Sillis
Julie Anne Richardson
MARTIN WRIGHT
WILLIAM JOHN LANA

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