The Countryside Education Trust
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 269546
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- June 30, 1975
- Legal form
- Trust
- Area of benefit
- Not Defined
Address
- Address
- FINANCE DEPARTMENT
JOHN MONTAGU BUILDING
BEAULIEU BROCKENHURST
HAMPSHIRE
SO42 7ZN
Contact
- Phone
- 01590614632
- [email protected]
- Website
cet.org.uk
Activities
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.
Objects: (a) To Provide Or Promote The Provision Of Facilities Whereby The Public In General And Young Persons In Particular May Gain Access To The Countryside In General And To Beaulieu Manor And The New Forest In Particular And Whereby They May Be Educated About The Countryside In General And About Matters Concerning The Countryside And The Enjoyment Thereof. (b) To Protect And Preserve And To Stimulate Public Interest In And Care For The Beauty And Character Of The Countryside. (c) The Conservation Of The New Forest Including In Particular The Restoration And Preservation Of Buildings Of National Historic Or Scientific Interest.
Classification
- How
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Other Charitable Activities
- What
- General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Animals, Environment/conservation/heritage, Recreation, Other Charitable Purposes
- Who
- Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Region
- Throughout England
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £385,414 | £507,044 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £547,501 | £494,327 | £1,021,987 | 12 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £610,961 | £417,168 | £968,813 | 11 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £358,163 | £323,572 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £419,360 | £408,133 | — | — |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Philip Johnson (Chair) | April 27, 2023 |
| Guy Pitt-Hardacre | July 13, 2023 |
| Krista Burwood | July 1, 2022 |
| Lord Ralph Montagu Of Beaulieu | |
| Malcolm Wade | Jan. 18, 2018 |
| Margaret Claire Lee | Dec. 14, 2023 |
| Owen Turgoose | Dec. 14, 2023 |
| Stuart William Newey | Dec. 14, 2023 |