# THE SANDCASTLE TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1169523
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Oct. 6, 2016
- **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=1169523


## Contact

- **Address:** The Sandcastle Trust, c/o Anderida, Beaconsfield Road, Chelwood Gate, East Sussex
- **Postcode:** RH17 7LG
- **Phone:** 07540382724
- **Email:** info@sandcastletrust.org
- **Website:** www.sandcastletrust.org



## Activities

**Objects:** FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS OF THOSE WITH A RARE GENETIC CONDITION AND IN PARTICULAR TO HELP AND SUPPORT FAMILIES LIVING WITHIN THE UK WHEREBY A MEMBER OR MEMBERS OF THAT FAMILY HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A RARE GENETIC CONDITION. PARTICULAR EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON ENHANCING THEIR FAMILY LIFE BY(BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION):(A) THE PROVISION OF ACCESSIBLE HOLIDAYS;(B) THE PROVISION OF ACCESSIBLE DAY TRIPS;(C) THE PROVISION OF GRANTS TO ASSIST FAMILIES PLAN THEIR OWN ACCESSIBLE FAMILY HOLIDAY;(D) ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF CARE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL(S) WITH THE GENETIC CONDITION WHILST ON THEHOLIDAY/DAY TRIP IF REQUIRED;(E) RESPITE FOR CARERS EITHER BY WAY OF A GRANT, HOLIDAY OR DAY TRIP AWAY FROM THEIR CARING ROLE; AND(F) THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT AND INFORMATION ON ACCESSIBLE HOLIDAYS GENERALLY TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY RAREGENETIC CONDITIONS.

**Activities:** The Sandcastle Trust walks alongside families living with a rare genetic condition to help build lasting positive family memories, strengthen family relationships, improve emotional wellbeing and resilience.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Disability
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2025 | £159478 | £104868 | — | — |
| April 5, 2024 | £92999 | £89187 | — | — |
| April 5, 2023 | £112481 | £61521 | — | — |
| April 5, 2022 | £64392 | £62674 | — | — |
| April 5, 2021 | £38318 | £30998 | — | — |



## Trustees

- DAVID MICHAEL ROSS SINGLETON — appointed June 29, 2016
- ELEANOR JANE BATEMAN — appointed June 29, 2016
- IAN ANDREW BATEMAN — appointed June 29, 2016
- Jessica Clatworthy — appointed Feb. 7, 2024
- LESLEY ANN DODD — appointed June 29, 2016
- Laura Skinner — appointed Feb. 7, 2024
- Luke Brooker — appointed Oct. 1, 2017
- Mina Holland — appointed Sept. 13, 2020
- Samantha Louise Crouch — appointed July 12, 2023