What is the financial size of THE BLACKTHORN TRUST?

THE BLACKTHORN TRUST is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £853,406 and total expenditure of £680,561.

How does THE BLACKTHORN TRUST allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 92.5% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 7.5% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (98.5%).

What is the workforce structure of THE BLACKTHORN TRUST?

THE BLACKTHORN TRUST employs 19 staff members and is supported by 49 volunteers.

Does THE BLACKTHORN TRUST receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE BLACKTHORN TRUST pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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THE BLACKTHORN TRUST

#1117979

Charitable company•Medium•Registered

www.blackthorn.org.uk

Treatment & rehabilitation for patients suffering serious long term conditions (chronic pain, poor mental health, and type 2 diabetes) using anthroposophic therapies and work in a community setting.

Registered address

St. Andrews Road, MAIDSTONE, Kent, ME16 9AN

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£853,406

Expenditure

All activities

£680,561

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£177,163

Total Assets

Gross assets

£1,192,488

Working Capital

Liquidity

£299,955

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 42,435 similar medium charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

3.1 months

Median: 4.3 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

42.5%

Median: 1.4%Top quartile

Spending Efficiency

92.5%

Median: 98.5%Around typical

Income Concentration

60.8%

Median: 86.5%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

16.6x

Median: 22.7xAround typical

Income Volatility

30.2%

Median: 17.9%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

23.8%

Median: 41.9%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

9.4%

Median: 1.6%Top quartile

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

92.5%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

16.6%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

3.0%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

7.8%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

3.1 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

76.2%

Government Reliance

% of income

Largest Source

Primary income

Donations & Legacies

Diversification

HHI: 6084

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

42.5%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

9.4%

Volatility

High Volatility

30.2%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Depleting

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

2.6:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£44,916

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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