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Hay Castle Trust

Also known as: Hay Castle Trust Limited

The Company's objects are to preserve the heritage of Hay Castle in Hay-on-Wye and to advance educationon the architecture of the building, local history and the arts by the purchase and preservation of the buildingand its surrounding land.

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Activities & Mission

The Company's objects are to preserve the heritage of Hay Castle in Hay-on-Wye and to advance educationon the architecture of the building, local history and the arts by the purchase and preservation of the buildingand its surrounding land.

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
£526,039
Latest Expenditure
£523,789

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £249,565
Charitable Activities £179,267
Other Trading £94,871
Investments £2,336
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £497,072
Raising Funds £26,717
Governance £8,659
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
£526,039
£523,789£497,072£9,679,701£129,5008 / 70
2024
£557,517
£533,820£498,941£9,677,451£171,5006 / 67
2023
£615,729
£475,768£449,196£9,653,754£51,0006 / 67
2022
£1,289,325
£161,789£160,041£9,513,793£03 / 20
2021
£1,537,802
£91,866£87,438£8,386,257£02 / 110

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hay Castle Trust

What does Hay Castle Trust do?

The Company's objects are to preserve the heritage of Hay Castle in Hay-on-Wye and to advance educationon the architecture of the building, local history and the arts by the purchase and preservation of the buildingand its surrounding land.

How much income did Hay Castle Trust report in 2025?

Hay Castle Trust reported total income of £526k and reported expenditure of £524k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hay Castle Trust registered as a charity?

Hay Castle Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 November 2011 as charity number 1144524. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Hay Castle Trust?

Hay Castle Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is SUSAN MALTHOUSE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hay Castle Trust operate?

Hay Castle Trust operates across 2 areas: Herefordshire and Powys.

Is Hay Castle Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Hay Castle Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144524.

Details

Address
Hay Castle
Oxford Road
Hay-on-Wye
Hereford
HR3 5DG
Registration Date
3 November 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5020338
Charity Number
1144524

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Trustees

SUSAN MALTHOUSE Chair
Alice Sherwood
Alison Bevan
Christopher Stephen Fyles
ED FOX
Emily Joanne Ellen Read
Fiona Glida Howard
Karen Schuldt Usher
Robert Collingwood

Also Known As

  • Hay Castle Trust Limited

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30 July 2026
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