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The Woolbeding Charity

The Woolbeding Charity was established to bring to completion the remaining grant commitments and legacy work of The Monument Trust, after 53 years of philanthropy since its foundation in 1965 by the late Simon Sainsbury. Foremost within the Trustees' work has been the development of a new Glasshouse for the garden at Woolbeding in Sussex, a property owned and operated by the National Trust.

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Activities & Mission

The Woolbeding Charity was established to bring to completion the remaining grant commitments and legacy work of The Monument Trust, after 53 years of philanthropy since its foundation in 1965 by the late Simon Sainsbury. Foremost within the Trustees' work has been the development of a new Glasshouse for the garden at Woolbeding in Sussex, a property owned and operated by the National Trust.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£0
Latest Expenditure
£1,335,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 25.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £700,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £2,803,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £893,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £14,000
Grants to Institutions £210,000
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
£0
£1,335,0000 / 0
2024
£1,000
£1,461,0000 / 0
2023
£8,000
£1,457,0000 / 0
2022
£439,000
£1,186,0000 / 0
2021
£3,503,000
£893,000£893,000£14,142,000£2,817,0008 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Woolbeding Charity

What does The Woolbeding Charity do?

The Woolbeding Charity was established to bring to completion the remaining grant commitments and legacy work of The Monument Trust, after 53 years of philanthropy since its foundation in 1965 by the late Simon Sainsbury. Foremost within the Trustees' work has been the development of a new Glasshouse for the garden at Woolbeding in Sussex, a property owned and operated by the National Trust.

When was The Woolbeding Charity registered as a charity?

The Woolbeding Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 February 2017 as charity number 1171566. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs The Woolbeding Charity?

The Woolbeding Charity is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Woolbeding Charity operate?

The Woolbeding Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Woolbeding Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Woolbeding Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171566.

Details

Address
The Sainsbury Family Charitable Tru
THE PEAK
5 Wilton Road
LONDON
SW1V 1AP
Registration Date
10 February 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5091912
Charity Number
1171566

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Trustees

CHARLES HENRY CATOR
Also governs 2 other charities
STEWART GRIMSHAW

Sectors & Classifications

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14 May 2026
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