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Alexandra Park And Palace

Also known as: Alexandra Palace, Ally Pally

The principal activity of Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust is the maintenance as an open space and provision of the Park and Palace for the free use and recreation of the public forever as defined in the 1985 Act.

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Activities & Mission

The principal activity of Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust is the maintenance as an open space and provision of the Park and Palace for the free use and recreation of the public forever as defined in the 1985 Act.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£31,776,000
Latest Expenditure
£30,698,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 25.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 26.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,138,000
Charitable Activities £1,141,000
Other Trading £26,438,000
Investments £59,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,243,000
Raising Funds £108,000
Governance £63,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £22,347,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£31,776,000
£30,698,000£8,243,000£27,173,000£26,280,000235 / 87
2025
£28,626,000
£27,490,000£7,964,000£26,261,000£25,300,000212 / 81
2024
£24,386,000
£25,876,000£7,945,000£25,238,000£24,520,000188 / 92
2023
£22,074,000
£21,884,000£6,594,000£26,820,000£3,727,000160 / 70
2022
£17,844,000
£17,350,000£5,768,000£26,775,000£26,342,000210 / 120

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Frequently asked questions about Alexandra Park And Palace

What does Alexandra Park And Palace do?

The principal activity of Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust is the maintenance as an open space and provision of the Park and Palace for the free use and recreation of the public forever as defined in the 1985 Act.

How much income did Alexandra Park And Palace report in 2026?

Alexandra Park And Palace reported total income of £31.78m and reported expenditure of £30.70m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Alexandra Park And Palace registered as a charity?

Alexandra Park And Palace was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 March 1981 as charity number 281991. It has been registered for 45 years.

Who runs Alexandra Park And Palace?

Alexandra Park And Palace is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Melanie Ann Gingell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Alexandra Park And Palace operate?

Alexandra Park And Palace operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Alexandra Park And Palace a registered charity?

Yes — Alexandra Park And Palace is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 281991.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
25 March 1981
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
281991
Charity Number
281991

Other notable Facilities charities

Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.

Trustees

Melanie Ann Gingell Chair
Daniela Louise Parry
Duncan Neill
Eva Bell
Jason Beazley
Marie Dippel Kristensen
Nick da Costa
Nigel Willmott
Rosie Latchford

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Alexandra Palace
  • Ally Pally

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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