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.
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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £4,685,533 | £4,962,987 | £2,763,655 | £26,464,573 | £26,464,573 | 116 / 65 |
| 2024 | £3,885,113 | £4,377,116 | £2,882,356 | £26,818,028 | £3,001,072 | 96 / 75 |
| 2023 | £3,939,140 | £4,918,147 | £3,306,692 | £27,135,319 | £27,135,319 | 67 / 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 2025?
Compton Verney House Charity reported total income of £4.69m and reported expenditure of £4.96m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Compton Verney House Charity?
Compton Verney House Charity has a program ratio of 59.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
COMPTON VERNEY
WARWICK
CV35 9HZ
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