The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Cress

Registered charity 1141343 Registered since 2011

Operates: Wiltshire, Uganda, South Sudan

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Board DNA

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

6
trustees on the board
7.7y median 7y
average tenure
15y
longest tenure
4
trustees past 6 years
9.4y
average years in governance
4 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
0
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 6The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 5The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty 5Amateur Sport 1Arts/culture/heritage/science 1

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  • No commercial or business experience on the board
  • Several long-serving trustees could step down together

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Contact

Websitewww.cressuk.org
Emailcontact@cressuk.org
Phone01722780789
AddressKNIGHTON MANOR FARM, KNIGHTON ROAD, BROAD CHALKE, SALISBURY, SP5 5EB

Finances

£327,799 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£223,155£239,909
2022£314,389£292,855
2023£318,277£293,762
2024£396,587£348,160
2025£327,799£298,300

What it does

What

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employment

Who

Other Charities Or Voluntary BodiesThe General Public/mankind

How

Makes Grants To IndividualsMakes Grants To OrganisationsProvides ServicesOther Charitable Activities

Charitable objects

3.1 THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF POVERTY, SUFFERING, DISTRESS AND ILL-HEALTH AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABILITY AND CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP IN AFRICA BY PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES IN SUCH WAYS AND SUCH PLACES AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT, WHICH INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:(a) improving educational opportunities and standards through sponsorship (b) improving primary health, trauma and maternal care through training and sponsorship, including the provision of a primary health care clinic;(c) providing training and support for but not limited to agriculture;(d) promoting community finance through the establishment of Savings Groups and the provision of loans, education and advice;(e) equipping, training and supporting local clergy and lay church members

Governing document: TRUST DEED DATED 12/04/2011AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION DATED 23/01/2013 as amended on 11 Nov 2019 as amended on 28 Sep 2023

Trustees (6)

6trustees
0aged 70+

Connected charities (2)

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