Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation
Also known as: Blenheim Heritage Foundation
Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation operates a visitor business which simultaneously raises funds for vital restoration and preservation whilst sharing the Palace and Park's extensive history and beauty to the public.
Activities & Mission
Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation operates a visitor business which simultaneously raises funds for vital restoration and preservation whilst sharing the Palace and Park's extensive history and beauty to the public.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample: 54). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £30,955,000 | £27,787,000 | £16,360,000 | £28,355,000 | £28,344,000 | 538 / 0 |
| 2024 | £28,885,000 | £26,757,000 | £16,165,000 | £24,409,000 | £24,409,000 | 524 / 0 |
| 2023 | £22,440,000 | £21,553,000 | £15,768,000 | £21,819,000 | £21,819,000 | 404 / 0 |
| 2022 | £27,210,000 | £17,572,000 | £12,900,000 | £20,933,000 | £20,933,000 | 337 / 0 |
| 2021 | £17,580,000 | £14,210,000 | £11,533,000 | £11,294,000 | £11,294,000 | 320 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation
What does Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation do?
Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation operates a visitor business which simultaneously raises funds for vital restoration and preservation whilst sharing the Palace and Park's extensive history and beauty to the public.
How much income did Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation report in 2025?
Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation reported total income of £30.95m and reported expenditure of £27.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation?
Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation has a program ratio of 52.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample of 54 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation registered as a charity?
Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 2016 as charity number 1166164. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation?
Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation operate?
Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166164.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated