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The Suffolk Punch Trust

The Trust owns and operates the Hollesley Bay Colony Stud, the oldest and largest stud of Suffolk Horses in the country. The stud is open to the public and the Trust operates an education and heritage centre to raise awareness of the historical importance of the Suffolk horse in the region. The Trust works with volunteers and offers training and resettlement opportunities for Prisoners.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust owns and operates the Hollesley Bay Colony Stud, the oldest and largest stud of Suffolk Horses in the country. The stud is open to the public and the Trust operates an education and heritage centre to raise awareness of the historical importance of the Suffolk horse in the region. The Trust works with volunteers and offers training and resettlement opportunities for Prisoners.

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
£497,207
Latest Expenditure
£621,983

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 86% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 79% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 37% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £305,908
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £291,823
Investments £2,943
Other Income £9,284

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £599,631
Raising Funds £2,813
Governance £37,397
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£497,207
£621,9830 / 15
2023
£609,958
£602,444£599,631£2,069,999£174,96311 / 10
2022
£469,368
£534,2520 / 10
2021
£533,442
£377,772£377,772£2,108,404£469,47012 / 20
2020
£451,409
£403,4180 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Suffolk Punch Trust

What does The Suffolk Punch Trust do?

The Trust owns and operates the Hollesley Bay Colony Stud, the oldest and largest stud of Suffolk Horses in the country. The stud is open to the public and the Trust operates an education and heritage centre to raise awareness of the historical importance of the Suffolk horse in the region. The Trust works with volunteers and offers training and resettlement opportunities for Prisoners.

How much income did The Suffolk Punch Trust report in 2024?

The Suffolk Punch Trust reported total income of £497k and reported expenditure of £622k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Suffolk Punch Trust?

The Suffolk Punch Trust has a program ratio of 98.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Suffolk Punch Trust registered as a charity?

The Suffolk Punch Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 November 2003 as charity number 1100596. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Suffolk Punch Trust?

The Suffolk Punch Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW FANE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Suffolk Punch Trust operate?

The Suffolk Punch Trust operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Suffolk Punch Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Suffolk Punch Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100596.

Details

Address
Sink Farm
St David's Lane
Hollesley
Woodbridge
Suffolk
Registration Date
10 November 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3999512
Charity Number
1100596

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Trustees

ANDREW FANE Chair
Benjamin Philip Ryder -Davies
Bruce Smith
Ian Pepper
MR CHARLIE BINDER
Peter Alfred Ingram

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