STUDLAND CAMPS
The Object of the CIO is for the public benefit, the advancement of the Christian faith in particular (but without limitation) by the provision of a residential retreats and other related activities in Studland and other parts of the United Kingdom for children, young people and their families.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION) BY THE PROVISION OF A RESIDENTIAL RETREATS AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES IN STUDLAND AND OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £19,754 for the year ended 31 December 2025, increasing unrestricted reserves to £53,348. The trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern with no material uncertainties and report no liabilities. While the current reserve level is below the policy target of £65,000, the trustees consider the position healthy and appropriate for the charity's scale.
What the accounts disclose
“Although this is below the maximum level permitted by the policy, it remains within the acceptable range set by the trustees and reflects a healthy financial position following a surplus of £19,754 during the year.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 120
Trustees
- Ian Mitchellchair
- James Henry Hammett
- James Perrett
- Matthew Richardson
- Naomi Jean McKnight
- Rev Timothy John Hiorns
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £96k | £76k |
Common questions
Is STUDLAND CAMPS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £19,754 for the year ended 31 December 2025, increasing unrestricted reserves to £53,348. The trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern with no material uncertainties and report no liabilities. While the current reserve level is below the policy target of £65,000, the trustees consider the position healthy and appropriate for the charity's scale. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £426k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £380k |
| KINGS CHURCH DARLINGTON | 1 | £103k |
| THE HUMANITARIAN TRUST | 1 | £73k |
| THE RAYNE TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE ALAN AND BABETTE SAINSBURY CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £40k |
| COMMISSION APOSTOLIC TRUST LTD | 1 | £23k |
| THE FUNDING NETWORK | 1 | £23k |
Charities like this
- ROMODELS
- PROGRAMME FOR APPLIED CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
- CHRIST CENTRAL
- SOLUTIONS NOT SIDES
- SHURDINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE
- OXFORD CONSERVATION CONSORTIUM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STUDLAND CAMPS | £96k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| ROMODELS | £200k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PROGRAMME FOR APPLIED CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | £169k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CENTRAL | £521k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SOLUTIONS NOT SIDES | £590k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHURDINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |