# THE SANDSTONE RIDGE TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1144470
- **Other names:** THE SANDSTONE RIDGE TRUST, THE SANDSTONE TRUST
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Oct. 28, 2011
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1144470


## Contact

- **Address:** HLB House, 68 High Street, TARPORLEY, Cheshire
- **Postcode:** CW6 0AT
- **Phone:** 01829733333
- **Email:** info@sandstoneridge.org.uk
- **Website:** www.sandstoneridge.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE COMPANY'S OBJECTS ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING:(A) PROMOTE, ENHANCE, IMPROVE, PROTECT AND CONSERVE THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND ITS NATURAL BEAUTY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT WITHIN THE AREA KNOWN AS CHESHIRE’S SANDSTONE RIDGE AND ITS ENVIRONS ("THE AREA OF BENEFIT"), BY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:(I) HABITAT CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE LANDSCAPE;(II) IMPROVING THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL, HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INHERITANCE OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT;(III) IMPROVING AWARENESS OF THE SPECIAL QUALITIES AND FEATURES OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT THROUGH INTERPRETATION AND IMPROVED ACCESS; AND(B) ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND IN PARTICULAR THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, BY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF TRAINING, VOLUNTEERING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL SKILLS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.

**Activities:** The key activities are:- coordinate and improve the interpretation of the landscape- protect and enhance the environment- improve the understanding of the heritage of the area- increase public enjoyment- encourage more volunteering- focus on education- celebrate the local cultural aspects- improve rural skills- work with businesses, landowners and local communities

**Area of benefit:** CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESHIRECHESHIRE EAST SHROPSHIRE




## Classification

- **How:** Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage, Recreation, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Cheshire East
- Cheshire West & Chester



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £34 | £35238 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £39029 | £7601 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £2478 | £3678 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £3322 | £3748 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £1300 | £4243 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Dr Nicholas Holmes** (Chair) — appointed Aug. 15, 2021
- Dr Louise Paul — appointed Aug. 18, 2025
- Dr Paul Chrisp — appointed Aug. 18, 2025
- PETER WINN — appointed Dec. 18, 2013
- PROFESSOR DEREK BELL — appointed May 25, 2018
- Sandra Jane Pinnington — appointed Nov. 19, 2025
- Stewart Welsford Pain — appointed Dec. 1, 2015