Skip to main content Skip to navigation

The Townsend House Trust

amenity and general cultural centre for the benefit and education of the residents of West Somerset and for visitors to the district

Activities & Mission

amenity and general cultural centre for the benefit and education of the residents of West Somerset and for visitors to the district

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
£9,054
Latest Expenditure
£13,840

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 152.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 152.9%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£18,454
£24,3220 / 0
2021
£11,580
£8550 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Townsend House Trust

What does The Townsend House Trust do?

amenity and general cultural centre for the benefit and education of the residents of West Somerset and for visitors to the district

How much income did The Townsend House Trust report in 2024?

The Townsend House Trust reported total income of £18k and reported expenditure of £24k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Townsend House Trust registered as a charity?

The Townsend House Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 1983 as charity number 287480. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs The Townsend House Trust?

The Townsend House Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Taylor. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Townsend House Trust operate?

The Townsend House Trust operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Townsend House Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Townsend House Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 287480.

Details

Address
Townsend House
Townsend Road
Minehead
TA24 5RG
Registration Date
26 September 1983
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
287480
Charity Number
287480

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Claim this listing Learn more about premium profiles

Trustees

David Taylor Chair
Cherry Burroughs
DAVID MARTYN SEGAR
David Segar
JENNY NETHERCOTT
Also governs 1 other charity
Julie Marie Taylor
PETER CONRAD
SALLY BAINBRIDGE

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
Report a data issue