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Hampshire Cultural Trust

Also known as: Hct

The trust champions world-class culture and exists to showcase, connect and empower Hampshire's creative economy. The charity works collaboratively to bring organisations, people and ideas together for greater impact.Our visionWe will strive to be the champion of world-class culture in Hampshire Our missionTo showcase, connect and empower Hampshire?s culture and creative economy

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Activities & Mission

The trust champions world-class culture and exists to showcase, connect and empower Hampshire's creative economy. The charity works collaboratively to bring organisations, people and ideas together for greater impact.Our visionWe will strive to be the champion of world-class culture in Hampshire Our missionTo showcase, connect and empower Hampshire?s culture and creative economy

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
£9,091,131
Latest Expenditure
£9,498,824

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 80.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 20.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £170,184
Charitable Activities £7,319,921
Other Trading £1,551,187
Investments £49,839
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,639,856
Raising Funds £1,858,968
Governance £117,640
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£9,091,131
£9,498,824£7,639,856£2,122,256£847,864244 / 500
2024
£9,251,219
£9,059,735£7,383,844£2,529,949£1,241,142264 / 384
2023
£8,368,656
£9,025,629£7,630,658£2,338,465£851,487259 / 312
2022
£7,711,748
£7,627,502£6,926,712£2,430,859£1,701,632189 / 430
2021
£5,965,467
£5,545,657£5,215,530£2,346,613£1,757,715214 / 300

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hampshire Cultural Trust

What does Hampshire Cultural Trust do?

The trust champions world-class culture and exists to showcase, connect and empower Hampshire's creative economy. The charity works collaboratively to bring organisations, people and ideas together for greater impact.Our visionWe will strive to be the champion of world-class culture in Hampshire Our missionTo showcase, connect and empower Hampshire?s culture and creative economy

How much income did Hampshire Cultural Trust report in 2025?

Hampshire Cultural Trust reported total income of £9.09m and reported expenditure of £9.50m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hampshire Cultural Trust registered as a charity?

Hampshire Cultural Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 September 2014 as charity number 1158583. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Hampshire Cultural Trust?

Hampshire Cultural Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Thomas Charles Knox Wright. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hampshire Cultural Trust operate?

Hampshire Cultural Trust operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Hampshire Cultural Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Hampshire Cultural Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158583.

Details

Address
Mrs Victoria Donkin
HAMPSHIRE CULTURAL TRUST
CHILCOMB LANE
WINCHESTER
SO23 8RD
Registration Date
16 September 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5047083
Charity Number
1158583

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Trustees

Thomas Charles Knox Wright Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Anna Blackman
Anthony Hugh McNaughtan
Claire Benita Miller
Councillor Lucille Diane Thompson
David Edward Eminton
Emma Back
Helene Louise West
Jacqueline Joan Branson
James Robert Zalles Croxford
James Winkworth
Also governs 1 other charity
Karen Davina Chillman
Mark Torr Brett
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Hct

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