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the west sussex countryside studies trust

The charity supports children and young people, people with disabilities, and other charities or voluntary bodies. The West Sussex Countryside Studies Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in West Sussex and operates in West Sussex.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust provides facilities for and administers and delivers educational activities to promote awareness and knowledge of the natural environment, heritage and the business of managing the countryside. The principal area of operation is on the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex, in particular the organic farm, woodland nature trail, Goodwood House and other business areas.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£204,474
Latest Expenditure
£170,461

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 1.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 10.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 89.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £439,622
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £49,763
Investments £131
Other Income £11,545

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,347
Raising Funds £67,811
Governance £2,500
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £2,771

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£204,474£170,4610 / 4
2023£144,732£136,2380 / 0
2022£501,061£78,929£8,347£422,132£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers