Burghley House Preservation Trust Limited

The Charity is established for the advancement of historic and aesthetic education which shall include the preservation of buildings of national importance, and in particular the preservation and showing of Burghley House, Stamford. The Governing Body is permitted to carry out its activities with a view to conserving the environment of land and buildings owned by the Charity.

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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.

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire Leicestershire Lincolnshire Northamptonshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£17,731,040

Latest Expenditure

£16,508,640

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 26.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 28.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 71.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £788,641

Charitable Activities £1,476,255

Other Trading £10,112,615

Investments £5,353,529

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,689,993

Raising Funds £11,818,647

Governance £0

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 2026.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2026	£17,731,040	£16,508,640	£4,689,993	£156,757,525	£156,757,525	115 / 15
2025	£16,035,165	£15,601,080	£4,466,553	£95,932,786	£95,932,786	116 / 15
2024	£15,157,422	£14,478,464	£4,050,716	£86,959,874	£86,959,874	116 / 18
2023	£13,711,475	£13,346,153	£4,245,013	£83,933,997	£83,933,997	106 / 18
2022	£9,056,540	£8,337,392	£3,284,861	£80,620,737	£79,516,737	136 / 18

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Frequently asked questions about Burghley House Preservation Trust Limited

What does Burghley House Preservation Trust Limited do?

How much income did Burghley House Preservation Trust Limited report in 2026?

Burghley House Preservation Trust Limited reported total income of £17.73m and reported expenditure of £16.51m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Burghley House Preservation Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Burghley House Preservation Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 May 1969 as charity number 258489. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs Burghley House Preservation Trust Limited?

Burghley House Preservation Trust Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Burghley House Preservation Trust Limited operate?

Burghley House Preservation Trust Limited operates across 4 areas: Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Is Burghley House Preservation Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Burghley House Preservation Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 258489.