The Talking Trust
Also known as: St Mary's Wrestwood Children's Trust, St Mary's School, St Marys College
St Mary?s provides day and residential education, therapy and care for children and young adults from ages 7 to 25 with speech, language and communication difficulties and other complex needs. These needs may include disability and illness including learning difficulties, health issues, mental health issues and physical disabilities.
Activities & Mission
St Mary?s provides day and residential education, therapy and care for children and young adults from ages 7 to 25 with speech, language and communication difficulties and other complex needs. These needs may include disability and illness including learning difficulties, health issues, mental health issues and physical disabilities.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £7,545,353 | £4,614,024 | £4,614,024 | £13,715,985 | £6,524,212 | 107 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,278,901 | £3,811,663 | £3,811,663 | £11,036,656 | £4,460,513 | 91 / 0 |
| 2022 | £4,287,878 | £3,314,508 | £3,314,508 | £9,789,418 | £3,509,706 | 83 / 1 |
| 2021 | £4,235,923 | £3,299,478 | £3,299,478 | £7,440,048 | £2,086,545 | 90 / 0 |
| 2020 | £3,979,635 | £3,068,747 | £3,068,747 | £5,035,603 | £1,838,500 | 95 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Talking Trust
What does The Talking Trust do?
St Mary?s provides day and residential education, therapy and care for children and young adults from ages 7 to 25 with speech, language and communication difficulties and other complex needs. These needs may include disability and illness including learning difficulties, health issues, mental health issues and physical disabilities.
How much income did The Talking Trust report in 2024?
The Talking Trust reported total income of £7.55m and reported expenditure of £4.61m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Talking Trust?
The Talking Trust has a program ratio of 61.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Talking Trust registered as a charity?
The Talking Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 September 1967 as charity number 307021. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs The Talking Trust?
The Talking Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jean Haigh. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Talking Trust operate?
The Talking Trust operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Talking Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Talking Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 307021.
Details
Wrestwood Road
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
TN40 2LU
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Also Known As
- St Mary's Wrestwood Children's Trust
- St Mary's School
- St Marys College
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated