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Compton Verney House Charity

Compton Verney is a nationally-accredited art gallery and historic, Capability Brown-designed park located in the heart of the South Midlands, not far from Stratford-upon-Avon. We present a wealth of opportunities for discovery and enjoyment in our galleries and landscape, and we passionately believe in sharing everything our rich, multi-faceted site has to offer.

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Activities & Mission

Compton Verney is a nationally-accredited art gallery and historic, Capability Brown-designed park located in the heart of the South Midlands, not far from Stratford-upon-Avon. We present a wealth of opportunities for discovery and enjoyment in our galleries and landscape, and we passionately believe in sharing everything our rich, multi-faceted site has to offer.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,066,800
Latest Expenditure
£4,913,908

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 54.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 56.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 47.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,059,720
Charitable Activities £1,006,544
Other Trading £937,669
Investments £62,867
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,771,721
Raising Funds £2,142,187
Governance £175,403
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
£5,066,800
£4,913,908£2,771,721£26,481,474£3,197,386113 / 100
2025
£4,685,533
£4,962,987£2,763,655£26,464,573£26,464,573116 / 65
2024
£3,885,113
£4,377,116£2,882,356£26,818,028£3,001,07296 / 75
2023
£3,939,140
£4,918,147£3,306,692£27,135,319£27,135,31967 / 70

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Compton Verney House Charity

What does Compton Verney House Charity do?

Compton Verney is a nationally-accredited art gallery and historic, Capability Brown-designed park located in the heart of the South Midlands, not far from Stratford-upon-Avon. We present a wealth of opportunities for discovery and enjoyment in our galleries and landscape, and we passionately believe in sharing everything our rich, multi-faceted site has to offer.

How much income did Compton Verney House Charity report in 2026?

Compton Verney House Charity reported total income of £5.07m and reported expenditure of £4.91m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Compton Verney House Charity registered as a charity?

Compton Verney House Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 November 2021 as charity number 1196705. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Compton Verney House Charity?

Compton Verney House Charity is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Penelope Jane Egan CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Compton Verney House Charity operate?

Compton Verney House Charity operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Compton Verney House Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Compton Verney House Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196705.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
22 November 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5185107
Charity Number
1196705

Trustees

Penelope Jane Egan CBE Chair
Caroline Hartridge
Dr Kwesi Huw Kimathi Donkor
Geraldine Collinge
Helen Rose
Jane Louise Rosier
Jennifer Louise Ridding
John Ross Sleight
Jonathan Sheaff
Lara Anna-Marie Ratnaraja
Magnus Renfrew
Mark Armstrong
PHILIP ALAN BUNT
Sipho Ndlovu

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Register data refreshed
19 October 2026
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