Business Enterprise Heritage Trust
The charity maintains a library of approximately 40,000 volumes to support research into the history of business enterprise. It has purchased a leasehold business unit at the Grove Technology Park, Wantage, and this is being fitted out as a research library and study centre. Once the books have all been moved into the library the facility will be opened to the public.
Activities & Mission
The charity maintains a library of approximately 40,000 volumes to support research into the history of business enterprise. It has purchased a leasehold business unit at the Grove Technology Park, Wantage, and this is being fitted out as a research library and study centre. Once the books have all been moved into the library the facility will be opened to the public.
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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.
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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 | £67,429 | £18,843 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £57,582 | £19,353 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £55,436 | £21,540 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £52,452 | £19,073 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £57,630 | £13,041 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Business Enterprise Heritage Trust
What does Business Enterprise Heritage Trust do?
The charity maintains a library of approximately 40,000 volumes to support research into the history of business enterprise. It has purchased a leasehold business unit at the Grove Technology Park, Wantage, and this is being fitted out as a research library and study centre. Once the books have all been moved into the library the facility will be opened to the public.
How much income did Business Enterprise Heritage Trust report in 2025?
Business Enterprise Heritage Trust reported total income of £67k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Business Enterprise Heritage Trust registered as a charity?
Business Enterprise Heritage Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 January 2001 as charity number 1084610. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Business Enterprise Heritage Trust?
Business Enterprise Heritage Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is PROFESSOR MARK CHRISTOPHER CASSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Business Enterprise Heritage Trust operate?
Business Enterprise Heritage Trust operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Business Enterprise Heritage Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Business Enterprise Heritage Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084610.
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