Castle Howard Arboretum Trust
Also known as: C H a T, Chat, Wild About Wood
To maintain and extend plant collections, make them available to the public, ensure scientific integrity of records and develop educational and information services
Activities & Mission
To maintain and extend plant collections, make them available to the public, ensure scientific integrity of records and develop educational and information services
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 55% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 273). How is this calculated?
Higher than 66% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £590,289 | £523,455 | £520,092 | £1,753,295 | £515,679 | 14 / 100 |
| 2024 | £535,913 | £515,463 | £509,361 | £1,682,383 | £198,281 | 13 / 80 |
| 2023 | £280,386 | £429,222 | 0 / 83 | |||
| 2022 | £426,359 | £362,743 | 0 / 67 | |||
| 2021 | £675,721 | £360,623 | £356,594 | £1,720,704 | £1,501,233 | 12 / 78 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Castle Howard Arboretum Trust
What does Castle Howard Arboretum Trust do?
To maintain and extend plant collections, make them available to the public, ensure scientific integrity of records and develop educational and information services
How much income did Castle Howard Arboretum Trust report in 2025?
Castle Howard Arboretum Trust reported total income of £590k and reported expenditure of £523k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Castle Howard Arboretum Trust?
Castle Howard Arboretum Trust has a program ratio of 88.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 273 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Castle Howard Arboretum Trust registered as a charity?
Castle Howard Arboretum Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 March 1995 as charity number 1044931. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Castle Howard Arboretum Trust?
Castle Howard Arboretum Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is GREVILLE THOMAS WORTHINGTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Castle Howard Arboretum Trust operate?
Castle Howard Arboretum Trust operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Castle Howard Arboretum Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Castle Howard Arboretum Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1044931.
Details
Castle Howard
YORK
YO60 7BY
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- C H a T
- Chat
- Wild About Wood
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated