Steyning Downland Scheme
Analysis
Steyning Downland Scheme is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in November 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06946165). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Steyning Downland Scheme reported income of £26k and spending of £60k, spending 233% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £56k to £26k (-54%), an average of -18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 87%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Steyning Downland Scheme sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 37% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Capel Cildwrn (£26k), Greek Community of Manchester Trust Fund (£26k) and Messiah Reigns Christian Trust (£26k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Engaging local people, and young people in particular, in enhancing the natural beauty of the surroundings for the benefit of the community, the land and its wildlife, including conservation research and work, community events, education and recreation opportunities, volunteer groups, participation of local community, particularly young people, in decision making and practical development work.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Cildwrn | Llangefni | £26k |
| Greek Community of Manchester Trust Fund | Cheshire | £26k |
| Messiah Reigns Christian Trust | Thornton Heath | £26k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God ("RCCG") True Vine Parish | West Sussex | £26k |