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The West Sussex Countryside Studies Trust

Also known as: Goodwood Education Trust

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.

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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.

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
£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

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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

Frequently asked questions about The West Sussex Countryside Studies Trust

What does The West Sussex Countryside Studies Trust do?

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.

How much income did The West Sussex Countryside Studies Trust report in 2024?

The West Sussex Countryside Studies Trust reported total income of £204k and reported expenditure of £170k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The West Sussex Countryside Studies Trust registered as a charity?

The West Sussex Countryside Studies Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 2022 as charity number 1198212. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs The West Sussex Countryside Studies Trust?

The West Sussex Countryside Studies Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is THE DUKE OF RICHMOND CHARLES HENRY DUKE OF RICHMOND AND GORDON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The West Sussex Countryside Studies Trust operate?

The West Sussex Countryside Studies Trust operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The West Sussex Countryside Studies Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The West Sussex Countryside Studies Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1198212.

Details

Address
Home Farm
Goodwood
Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 0QF
Registration Date
10 March 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5183256
Charity Number
1198212

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Trustees

THE DUKE OF RICHMOND CHARLES HENRY DUKE OF RICHMOND AND GORDON Chair
Barnabas Trafford
Claire Denise Hayes
Jeremy Hunt
Lloyd McNeill
Matthew Baker

Also Known As

  • Goodwood Education Trust

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30 July 2026
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