The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Martha Trust

Registered charity 1067885 Registered since 1998

Operates: East Sussex, Kent

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Board DNA

How this board is put together, from Charity Commission trustee records and Companies House - deterministic, no AI.

7
trustees on the board
9.5y median 9.5y
average tenure
14y
longest tenure
5
trustees past 6 years
19y
average years in governance
5 vs 1 portfolio
first-time trustees
7
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Disability 7The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 7Education/training 1Environment/conservation/heritage 1

Commercial experience

Health and social care 11Education 2Professional services 2

Gaps to watch

  • Several long-serving trustees could step down together

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Contact

Websitewww.marthatrust.org.uk
Emailcontact@marthatrust.org.uk
Phone01304615223
AddressHOMEMEAD LANE, HACKLINGE, DEAL, KENT, CT14 0PG

Finances

£7,244,799 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2020£5,706,418£5,432,479
2021£6,346,673£5,847,843
2022£6,400,850£6,464,889
2023£6,573,566£7,025,281
2024£7,244,799£7,086,113

What it does

What

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Who

Children/young PeoplePeople With Disabilities

How

Provides Services

Charitable objects

THE RELIEF OF PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL AND LEARNING DISABILITIES BY THE PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL, RESPITE AND OTHER SUITABLE FORMS OF CARE THROUGH WHICH TO EXPRESS CHRISTIAN LOVE IN ACTION; TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF SUCH PERSONS AND TO GIVE SUPPORT TO THEIR FAMILIES.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 18TH NOVEMBER 1997, AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION PASSED 22ND DECEMBER 1997.

Trustees (7)

7trustees
69median age
3aged 70+
Succession outlook: 3 of 7 trustees are aged 70 or over.

Linked company (Companies House)

Martha Trust · 03467406 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 18/11/1997

5 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

Connected charities (3)

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