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Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust

Environment/Conservation/Heritage the benefit of the general public. Reviewing list of architecturally or historically significant buildings which are at risk of deterioration or decay in order to, whether directly or in co-operation with owners or other agencies, such solution that will eliminate such risk. Seeking out other buildings for inclusion on such lists.

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Activities & Mission

Environment/Conservation/Heritage the benefit of the general public. Reviewing list of architecturally or historically significant buildings which are at risk of deterioration or decay in order to, whether directly or in co-operation with owners or other agencies, such solution that will eliminate such risk. Seeking out other buildings for inclusion on such lists.

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

Latest Income
£129,570
Latest Expenditure
£150,613

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 85% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 89% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £10,255
Charitable Activities £883,136
Other Trading £0
Investments £22,933
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £982,887
Raising Funds £0
Governance £570
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 2024.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2021 — Peak Park Trust (organisation 518898)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£129,570
£150,6130 / 20
2023
£916,324
£982,887£982,887£385,861£385,8610 / 25
2022
£560,526
£551,666£551,666£452,424£452,4240 / 30
2021
£198,558
£203,0350 / 10
2020
£189,549
£137,5820 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust

What does Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust do?

Environment/Conservation/Heritage the benefit of the general public. Reviewing list of architecturally or historically significant buildings which are at risk of deterioration or decay in order to, whether directly or in co-operation with owners or other agencies, such solution that will eliminate such risk. Seeking out other buildings for inclusion on such lists.

How much income did Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust report in 2024?

Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust reported total income of £130k and reported expenditure of £151k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust?

Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust has a program ratio of 107.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust registered as a charity?

Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 March 1975 as charity number 503983. It has been registered for 51 years.

Who runs Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust?

Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Derek James Latham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust operate?

Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust operates in Derbyshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 503983.

Details

Address
Hopkinson's House
1-3 Greenhill
Wirksworth
Derbyshire
DE4 4EN
Registration Date
4 March 1975
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
503983
Charity Number
503983

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Trustees

Derek James Latham Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ALLAN BAXTER MORRISON
BARRY RICHARD JOYCE MBE
Dr Ian Webster
Elisabeth Claire Stoppard
Mark Somerfield
OLIVER BOSTOCK GERRISH
PETER HERBERT MILNER
Also governs 1 other charity
Rodney Muir

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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