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Torbay Coast And Countryside Trust

Dedicated to conservation of natural environment of Torbay, provision of recreational facilities and environmental education. We manage 1700 acres of land, run a busy countryside events programme, lead school visits, helped by a substantial team of volunteers, carry out habitat management tasks, wildlife surveys and community involvement projects and advise other land managers on good practice.

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Activities & Mission

Dedicated to conservation of natural environment of Torbay, provision of recreational facilities and environmental education. We manage 1700 acres of land, run a busy countryside events programme, lead school visits, helped by a substantial team of volunteers, carry out habitat management tasks, wildlife surveys and community involvement projects and advise other land managers on good practice.

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
£3,116,329
Latest Expenditure
£3,630,737

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 53.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 14% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 45.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 6% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 54.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 3% 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 £667,387
Charitable Activities £328,474
Other Trading £2,119,592
Investments £279
Other Income £597

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,667,511
Raising Funds £1,963,226
Governance £27
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£3,116,329
£3,630,737£1,667,511£2,956,383£086 / 112
2023
£3,334,111
£3,807,854£1,600,268£3,470,791£090 / 64
2022
£2,281,226
£2,962,293£1,493,643£3,944,534£922,62471 / 86
2021
£1,671,423
£1,394,759£1,220,787£4,625,601£1,667,80139 / 100
2020
£1,844,806
£1,855,190£1,513,745£4,348,937£1,750,04142 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Torbay Coast And Countryside Trust

What does Torbay Coast And Countryside Trust do?

Dedicated to conservation of natural environment of Torbay, provision of recreational facilities and environmental education. We manage 1700 acres of land, run a busy countryside events programme, lead school visits, helped by a substantial team of volunteers, carry out habitat management tasks, wildlife surveys and community involvement projects and advise other land managers on good practice.

How much income did Torbay Coast And Countryside Trust report in 2024?

Torbay Coast And Countryside Trust reported total income of £3.12m and reported expenditure of £3.63m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Torbay Coast And Countryside Trust?

Torbay Coast And Countryside Trust has a program ratio of 53.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Torbay Coast And Countryside Trust registered as a charity?

Torbay Coast And Countryside Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 September 1999 as charity number 1077561. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Torbay Coast And Countryside Trust?

Torbay Coast And Countryside Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Barbara King. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Torbay Coast And Countryside Trust operate?

Torbay Coast And Countryside Trust operates across 2 areas: Devon and Torbay.

Is Torbay Coast And Countryside Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Torbay Coast And Countryside Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1077561.

Details

Address
P K F FRANCIS CLARK
CENTENARY HOUSE
PENINSULA PARK
RYDON LANE
EXETER
EX2 7XE
Registration Date
27 September 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3962554
Charity Number
1077561

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Trustees

Barbara King Chair
Dr John Robert Lowes
Also governs 1 other charity
Kevin Mowat
Matthew David Abbott
Simon Craig Pinder
Timothy James Herbert
Also governs 1 other charity

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14 May 2026
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