What is the financial size of THE COUNTRYSIDE EDUCATION TRUST?

THE COUNTRYSIDE EDUCATION TRUST is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £547,501 and total expenditure of £494,327.

How does THE COUNTRYSIDE EDUCATION TRUST allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 89.9% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 10.1% 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 COUNTRYSIDE EDUCATION TRUST?

THE COUNTRYSIDE EDUCATION TRUST employs 12 staff members and is supported by 60 volunteers.

Does THE COUNTRYSIDE EDUCATION TRUST receive government funding?

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

Does THE COUNTRYSIDE EDUCATION 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 COUNTRYSIDE EDUCATION TRUST

#269546

Trust•Medium•Registered

www.cet.org.uk

The countryside education trust helps children and adults understand, protect and conserve the countryside. Home farm is its residential centre, with an educational farm, garden, and orchard. The new fort climate centre focuses on climate education. Nearby treehouse classrooms in ancient woodland inspire broader environmental activities. Ensuring fair access for all is central to its mission.

Registered address

FINANCE DEPARTMENT, JOHN MONTAGU BUILDING, BEAULIEU BROCKENHURST, HAMPSHIRE, SO42 7ZN

Latest HighlightsFY 2023

Income

All sources

£547,501

Expenditure

All activities

£494,327

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£475,710

Total Assets

Gross assets

£1,182,984

Working Capital

Liquidity

£-13,024

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 42,435 similar medium charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

11.5 months

Median: 4.3 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

-10.4%

Median: 1.4%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

89.9%

Median: 98.5%Around typical

Income Concentration

45.0%

Median: 86.5%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

23.3x

Median: 22.7xAround typical

Income Volatility

N/A

Median: 17.9%Unknown

Self-Generated Income

39.9%

Median: 41.9%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

N/A

Median: 1.6%Unknown

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

89.9%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

23.3%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

1.5%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

13.6%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

11.5 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

59.7%

Government Reliance

% of income

Largest Source

Primary income

Donations & Legacies

Diversification

HHI: 4499

Moderately Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

-10.4%↓

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

N/A

Volatility

Stable

N/A

Reserves Trend

Direction

Building

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

5:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£45,625

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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Income vs Expenditure

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5 Year Trend

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Employees & Volunteers

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