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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

Latest Income
£30,955,000
Latest Expenditure
£27,787,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 52.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample: 54). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 58.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 6% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 41.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £3,055,000
Charitable Activities £11,068,000
Other Trading £16,025,000
Investments £807,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £16,360,000
Raising Funds £11,427,000
Governance £216,000
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
£30,955,000
£27,787,000£16,360,000£28,355,000£28,344,000538 / 0
2024
£28,885,000
£26,757,000£16,165,000£24,409,000£24,409,000524 / 0
2023
£22,440,000
£21,553,000£15,768,000£21,819,000£21,819,000404 / 0
2022
£27,210,000
£17,572,000£12,900,000£20,933,000£20,933,000337 / 0
2021
£17,580,000
£14,210,000£11,533,000£11,294,000£11,294,000320 / 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

Address
Estate Office
Blenheim Palace Grounds
WOODSTOCK
OX20 1PP
Registration Date
22 March 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5074068
Charity Number
1166164

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Trustees

CHRISTOPHER JONATHAN JAMES GROVES
Also governs 1 other charity
LORD EDWARD SPENCER-CHURCHILL
Richard Ellwood
Sarah Elizabeth Staniforth

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Blenheim Heritage Foundation

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14 May 2026
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