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Berkeley Castle Charitable Trust

900 year old Norman Castle and grounds open to the public and for educational purposes

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Activities & Mission

900 year old Norman Castle and grounds open to the public and for educational purposes

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.

Local Authority

Gloucestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£969,271
Latest Expenditure
£1,147,974

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 118.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £109,666
Charitable Activities £404,994
Other Trading £435,692
Investments £18,919
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,145,663
Raising Funds £2,311
Governance £12,880
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£969,271
£1,147,974£1,145,663£1,380,873£433,18345 / 30
2024
£1,550,750
£942,544£940,434£1,576,260£574,84749 / 30
2023
£1,438,170
£973,723£971,615£942,444£250,43432 / 20
2022
£735,187
£833,105£830,825£502,133£450,41132 / 20
2021
£451,397
£647,7430 / 18

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Castle Charitable Trust

What does Berkeley Castle Charitable Trust do?

900 year old Norman Castle and grounds open to the public and for educational purposes

How much income did Berkeley Castle Charitable Trust report in 2025?

Berkeley Castle Charitable Trust reported total income of £969k and reported expenditure of £1.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Berkeley Castle Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Berkeley Castle Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 March 1997 as charity number 1061062. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Berkeley Castle Charitable Trust?

Berkeley Castle Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charles John Calcraft Wyld. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Berkeley Castle Charitable Trust operate?

Berkeley Castle Charitable Trust operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Berkeley Castle Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Berkeley Castle Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061062.

Details

Address
BERKELEY CASTLE
BERKELEY
GL13 9BQ
Registration Date
4 March 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1061062
Charity Number
1061062

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Trustees

Charles John Calcraft Wyld Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
HENRY JOHN MOWBRAY BERKELEY
Also governs 2 other charities
Patrick Steven Downes
Also governs 1 other charity
REGINALD PHILIP HEYWORTH
Also governs 2 other charities

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14 May 2026
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