THE BLACKDEN TRUST

About THE BLACKDEN TRUST

THE BLACKDEN TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1115818). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 75/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE BLACKDEN TRUST reported a total income of £12,119 and total expenditure of £23,802, a spending ratio of 196% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE BLACKDEN TRUST describes its activities as follows: The Trust cares for a Tudor house on a site that has been inhabited for 10,000 years. It uses the place and its collections to inspire participation through interdisciplinary workshops, events and training in ways that enhance the Curriculum, are enriched by archaeological, scientific and creative expertise, and link with the work of the author Alan Garner, whose workplace Blackden remains. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 196.4% of income spent on charitable work