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The Valentine Charitable Trust

To apply income and capital towards such charitable purposes as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit. In particular, (but without limitation), (i) the provision of such amenities and facilities for the benefit of the public as are not provided from public funds and (ii) the protection and safeguarding of the countryside and wildlife and the control and reduction of pollution.

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Activities & Mission

To apply income and capital towards such charitable purposes as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit. In particular, (but without limitation), (i) the provision of such amenities and facilities for the benefit of the public as are not provided from public funds and (ii) the protection and safeguarding of the countryside and wildlife and the control and reduction of pollution.

Grants

The Valentine Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£1,130,500
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£1,306,732
Latest Expenditure
£1,282,271

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 65% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 72). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 68% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 11.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 51% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £26,729
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,280,003
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,205,038
Raising Funds £77,233
Governance £74,538
Grants to Institutions £1,130,500
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
£1,306,732
£1,282,271£1,205,038£42,760,153£00 / 0
2024
£1,309,554
£1,281,854£1,215,857£40,379,834£00 / 0
2023
£1,132,515
£1,218,408£1,164,512£37,044,691£00 / 0
2022
£1,067,503
£974,310£914,135£35,358,005£00 / 0
2021
£986,127
£807,075£751,997£39,584,984£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Valentine Charitable Trust

What does The Valentine Charitable Trust do?

To apply income and capital towards such charitable purposes as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit. In particular, (but without limitation), (i) the provision of such amenities and facilities for the benefit of the public as are not provided from public funds and (ii) the protection and safeguarding of the countryside and wildlife and the control and reduction of pollution.

How much income did The Valentine Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The Valentine Charitable Trust reported total income of £1.31m and reported expenditure of £1.28m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Valentine Charitable Trust?

The Valentine Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 92.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 72 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Valentine Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Valentine Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 1991 as charity number 1001782. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs The Valentine Charitable Trust?

The Valentine Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Valentine Charitable Trust operate?

The Valentine Charitable Trust operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Valentine Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Valentine Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1001782.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
4 February 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1001782
Charity Number
1001782

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Trustees

Clare Elizabeth Neville-Jones
DOUGLAS JAMES EDWARD NEVILLE-JONES
Also governs 1 other charity
Fiona Normington-Smith
Martin Thomas Oliver Stanley
Merlin David Philip Lewis
Also governs 1 other charity
PETER JAMES LEATHERDALE FSI
ROGER ASHTON GREGORY
SUSAN CAROLINE KING PATTERSON
SUSAN JANE RIDLEY

Data & trust

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