De La Warr Pavilion Charitable Trust
Also known as: De La Warr Pavilion Charitable Trust Limited, De La Warr Pavillion
Free access to the Grade One Listed De La Warr Pavilion.Four major exhibitions a year - free of charge.All year programme of live performance.All year programme of educational projects, classes and workshops.Tours of the building.
Activities & Mission
Free access to the Grade One Listed De La Warr Pavilion.Four major exhibitions a year - free of charge.All year programme of live performance.All year programme of educational projects, classes and workshops.Tours of the building.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 54% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Heritage 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 | £3,921,422 | £4,374,175 | £3,265,366 | £5,600,748 | £77,744 | 59 / 14 |
| 2024 | £4,699,849 | £4,721,466 | £3,604,102 | £6,053,501 | £91,866 | 64 / 20 |
| 2023 | £3,875,883 | £4,401,699 | £3,342,993 | £6,075,118 | £72,990 | 65 / 20 |
| 2022 | £4,081,355 | £3,612,531 | £2,861,317 | £6,600,934 | £439,390 | 54 / 29 |
| 2021 | £3,018,211 | £2,256,769 | £2,024,248 | £6,132,110 | £367,434 | 49 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about De La Warr Pavilion Charitable Trust
What does De La Warr Pavilion Charitable Trust do?
Free access to the Grade One Listed De La Warr Pavilion.Four major exhibitions a year - free of charge.All year programme of live performance.All year programme of educational projects, classes and workshops.Tours of the building.
How much income did De La Warr Pavilion Charitable Trust report in 2025?
De La Warr Pavilion Charitable Trust reported total income of £3.92m and reported expenditure of £4.37m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is De La Warr Pavilion Charitable Trust?
De La Warr Pavilion Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 83.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was De La Warr Pavilion Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
De La Warr Pavilion Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 1997 as charity number 1065586. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs De La Warr Pavilion Charitable Trust?
De La Warr Pavilion Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is JULIAN BIRD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does De La Warr Pavilion Charitable Trust operate?
De La Warr Pavilion Charitable Trust operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is De La Warr Pavilion Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — De La Warr Pavilion Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1065586.
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Also Known As
- De La Warr Pavilion Charitable Trust Limited
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated