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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

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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

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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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£738,049
Latest Expenditure
£535,113

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £524,684
Charitable Activities £198,773
Other Trading £0
Investments £9,193
Other Income £5,399

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £527,506
Raising Funds £4,953
Governance £2,654
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£738,049
£535,113£527,506£1,942,286£339,60014 / 110
2025
£590,289
£523,455£520,092£1,753,295£515,67914 / 100
2024
£535,913
£515,463£509,361£1,682,383£198,28113 / 80
2023
£280,386
£429,2220 / 83
2022
£426,359
£362,7430 / 67

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 2026?

Castle Howard Arboretum Trust reported total income of £738k and reported expenditure of £535k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Nicola Spence. 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 March 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1044931
Charity Number
1044931

Trustees

Professor Nicola Spence Chair
Dr Helen Crews
Ian Graham
Julia Willison
Raoul Patrick Paul Curtis-Machin
THE HONOURABLE NICHOLAS PAUL GEOFFREY HOWARD
Also governs 1 other charity
Victoria Howard
William John Wood

Also Known As

  • C H a T
  • Chat
  • Wild About Wood

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Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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