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Croome Heritage Trust

Conserve preserve and educate the public on the historical significance of the Earls of Coventry, Croome, the landed estates, the heritage chattels and the archives of the Earls of CoventryAcquire and conserve the historic property of the Earls of Coventry as a heritage centre for the Charity in perpetuityHelp children who are bereaved or who suffer from mental or physical disabilities

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Activities & Mission

Conserve preserve and educate the public on the historical significance of the Earls of Coventry, Croome, the landed estates, the heritage chattels and the archives of the Earls of CoventryAcquire and conserve the historic property of the Earls of Coventry as a heritage centre for the Charity in perpetuityHelp children who are bereaved or who suffer from mental or physical disabilities

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
£55,431
Latest Expenditure
£60,406

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 1.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 174). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 87.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 12.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,358,335
Charitable Activities £13,543
Other Trading £772
Investments £23,090
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £58,518
Raising Funds £8,252
Governance £0
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 2025.

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
2025
£55,431
£60,4060 / 0
2024
£5,395,740
£66,770£58,518£9,875,979£9,875,9790 / 0
2023
£123,556
£48,3230 / 0
2022
£239,274
£29,1180 / 0
2021
£217,613
£13,1200 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Croome Heritage Trust

What does Croome Heritage Trust do?

Conserve preserve and educate the public on the historical significance of the Earls of Coventry, Croome, the landed estates, the heritage chattels and the archives of the Earls of CoventryAcquire and conserve the historic property of the Earls of Coventry as a heritage centre for the Charity in perpetuityHelp children who are bereaved or who suffer from mental or physical disabilities

How much income did Croome Heritage Trust report in 2025?

Croome Heritage Trust reported total income of £55k and reported expenditure of £60k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Croome Heritage Trust?

Croome Heritage Trust has a program ratio of 1.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 174 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Croome Heritage Trust registered as a charity?

Croome Heritage Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 September 2007 as charity number 1120792. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Croome Heritage Trust?

Croome Heritage Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Croome Heritage Trust operate?

Croome Heritage Trust operates across 2 areas: Northamptonshire and Worcestershire.

Is Croome Heritage Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Croome Heritage Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120792.

Details

Address
Croome Heritage Trust Office
Croome Court
Worcester
WR8 9AZ
Registration Date
6 September 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4031441
Charity Number
1120792

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Trustees

Benjamin Shipston
Catherine Gordon
Christopher Cronin
Duncan Coventry
JILLIAN TOVEY
JOHN HENDERSON
Also governs 1 other charity
PETER JOHN MILLER SCOTT
Also governs 2 other charities
SAMUEL JONATHAN ASHLEY HOARE
Susan Leech
THE EARL OF COVENTRY

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14 May 2026
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