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Wakefield Trust

The Trust: (a) Makes grants for conservation/heritage/training purposes, mainly in Devon and exceptionally elsewhere. (b) Has links with the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust: (a) Makes grants for conservation/heritage/training purposes, mainly in Devon and exceptionally elsewhere. (b) Has links with the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.

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
£70,337
Latest Expenditure
£66,611

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 94.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 94.7%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£70,337
£66,6110 / 0
2024
£57,449
£68,9060 / 0
2023
£51,756
£129,8230 / 0
2022
£53,001
£67,9380 / 0
2021
£47,518
£59,1260 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Wakefield Trust

What does Wakefield Trust do?

The Trust: (a) Makes grants for conservation/heritage/training purposes, mainly in Devon and exceptionally elsewhere. (b) Has links with the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.

How much income did Wakefield Trust report in 2025?

Wakefield Trust reported total income of £70k and reported expenditure of £67k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wakefield Trust registered as a charity?

Wakefield Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1988 as charity number 800079. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs Wakefield Trust?

Wakefield Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHARLES DAVID TORLESSE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wakefield Trust operate?

Wakefield Trust operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wakefield Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Wakefield Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 800079.

Details

Address
THE COACH HOUSE
STATION ROAD
SOUTH BRENT
TQ10 9BB
Registration Date
22 September 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
800079
Charity Number
800079

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Trustees

CHARLES DAVID TORLESSE Chair
DR TOM MITCHELL
Also governs 1 other charity
Helen Torlesse
JACK HUMPHRY BARING WAKEFIELD
JOHN CHARLES TORLESSE
Also governs 1 other charity
MR EDD MITCHELL
Also governs 1 other charity

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