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Bletchley Park Trust Limited

To preserve and develop Bletchley Park as a world-class museum and heritage attraction which is open to the public 361 days a year, and provide an education programme both on-site and through outreach. Both functions are designed to enhance the understanding of its critical contribution to codebreaking and intelligence in World War II, and the birth of computers and electronic security.

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Activities & Mission

To preserve and develop Bletchley Park as a world-class museum and heritage attraction which is open to the public 361 days a year, and provide an education programme both on-site and through outreach. Both functions are designed to enhance the understanding of its critical contribution to codebreaking and intelligence in World War II, and the birth of computers and electronic security.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£7,614,639
Latest Expenditure
£8,036,326

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 52% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 77.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 30% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 20.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 29% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £915,707
Charitable Activities £5,191,066
Other Trading £1,412,053
Investments £90,421
Other Income £5,392

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,193,391
Raising Funds £1,559,598
Governance £63,221
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £283,337

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£7,614,639
£8,036,326£6,193,391£13,074,452£3,131,064104 / 250
2023
£8,369,288
£8,734,981£7,214,589£13,407,570£2,569,30591 / 255
2022
£10,417,780
£9,002,560£7,680,221£13,773,263£2,698,38890 / 200
2021
£6,445,493
£7,083,606£6,157,816£12,436,737£2,352,10782 / 220
2020
£6,069,181
£6,512,855£5,369,436£12,994,850£1,455,782106 / 240

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bletchley Park Trust Limited

What does Bletchley Park Trust Limited do?

To preserve and develop Bletchley Park as a world-class museum and heritage attraction which is open to the public 361 days a year, and provide an education programme both on-site and through outreach. Both functions are designed to enhance the understanding of its critical contribution to codebreaking and intelligence in World War II, and the birth of computers and electronic security.

How much income did Bletchley Park Trust Limited report in 2024?

Bletchley Park Trust Limited reported total income of £7.61m and reported expenditure of £8.04m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bletchley Park Trust Limited?

Bletchley Park Trust Limited has a program ratio of 81.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bletchley Park Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Bletchley Park Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 1992 as charity number 1012743. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs Bletchley Park Trust Limited?

Bletchley Park Trust Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bletchley Park Trust Limited operate?

Bletchley Park Trust Limited operates across 2 areas: Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Is Bletchley Park Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Bletchley Park Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1012743.

Details

Address
BLETCHLEY PARK
SHERWOOD DRIVE
BLETCHLEY
MILTON KEYNES
MK3 6EB
Registration Date
10 July 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1012743
Charity Number
1012743

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Trustees

Avril Haines
Daniel Chamings
Dr Matilda Phoebe Blyth
Hywel Thomas
Jacqueline de Rojas CBE
Jane Catherine Bleach
Sir Jeremy Fleming

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