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Coventry City Of Culture Trust

Coventry City of Culture Trust been set up to oversee Coventry's bid to be UK City of Culture in 2021 and, if that is successful, to run the year of City of Culture events in 2022 and 2023

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Activities & Mission

Coventry City of Culture Trust been set up to oversee Coventry's bid to be UK City of Culture in 2021 and, if that is successful, to run the year of City of Culture events in 2022 and 2023

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£19,158,348
Latest Expenditure
£20,678,068

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £15,938,103
Charitable Activities £3,157,479
Other Trading £62,759
Investments £7
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £20,592,286
Raising Funds £85,782
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £148,118
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 2022.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2022
£19,158,348
£20,678,068£20,592,286£2,398,771£3,918,491108 / 945
2021
£9,122,699
£8,150,632£8,119,610£3,918,491£6,63565 / 0
2020
£5,410,382
£4,075,786£4,033,586£2,946,424£3,40736 / 0
2019
£1,323,802
£617,624£616,775£1,611,828£80717 / 0
2018
£2,258,511
£1,650,105£1,638,272£905,650£70710 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Coventry City Of Culture Trust

What does Coventry City Of Culture Trust do?

Coventry City of Culture Trust been set up to oversee Coventry's bid to be UK City of Culture in 2021 and, if that is successful, to run the year of City of Culture events in 2022 and 2023

How much income did Coventry City Of Culture Trust report in 2022?

Coventry City Of Culture Trust reported total income of £19.16m and reported expenditure of £20.68m for the financial year ending 2022, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Coventry City Of Culture Trust registered as a charity?

Coventry City Of Culture Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 February 2016 as charity number 1165639. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Coventry City Of Culture Trust?

Coventry City Of Culture Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Coventry City Of Culture Trust operate?

Coventry City Of Culture Trust operates across 2 areas: Coventry City and Warwickshire.

Is Coventry City Of Culture Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Coventry City Of Culture Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165639.

Details

Address
c/o Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Jordan Well
COVENTRY
CV1 5QP
Registration Date
18 February 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5071108
Charity Number
1165639

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Trustees

ALAN RIVETT
Also governs 1 other charity
Baljit Dhadda
Kuljinder Khaila
Monica Fogarty
Seyedeh Naseriniaki
Sunny Dhillon
Upinder Pokhriyal

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Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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