What is the financial size of THE GREENSAND TRUST?

THE GREENSAND TRUST is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,748,496 and total expenditure of £1,714,167.

How does THE GREENSAND TRUST allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 68.3% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 31.7% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

What is the workforce structure of THE GREENSAND TRUST?

THE GREENSAND TRUST employs 35 staff members and is supported by 200 volunteers.

Does THE GREENSAND TRUST receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 35.2% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE GREENSAND 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 GREENSAND TRUST

#1077055

Charitable company•Large•Registered

www.greensandtrust.org

To promote, encourage and procure for the benefit of the public, the improvement, protection and preservation of the countryside of the greensand ridge and its surroundings and its town and villages and for the better development of the rural countryside.

Registered address

The Working Woodlands Centre, Maulden Wood, West End, Haynes, BEDFORD, MK45 3UZ

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£1,748,496

Expenditure

All activities

£1,714,167

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£142,847

Total Assets

Gross assets

£7,315,849

Working Capital

Liquidity

£763,470

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 8,683 similar large charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

1.0 months

Median: 3.8 monthsBelow typical

Income Growth (1yr)

-5.9%

Median: 7.4%Below typical

Spending Efficiency

68.3%

Median: 97.8%Below typical

Income Concentration

53.5%

Median: 87.9%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

3.2x

Median: 19.2xBelow typical

Income Volatility

126.9%

Median: 20.6%Below typical

Self-Generated Income

91.0%

Median: 82.9%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

4.8%

Median: 7.8%Around typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

68.3%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

3.2%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.9%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

4.7%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

1.0 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

8.1%

Government Reliance

% of income

35.2%

Largest Source

Primary income

Trading

Diversification

HHI: 5349

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

-5.9%↓

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

4.8%

Volatility

High Volatility

126.9%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

200

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

5.7:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£49,957

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

2.9%

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

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