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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 71% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% 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
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 | £526,039 | £523,789 | £497,072 | £9,679,701 | £129,500 | 8 / 70 |
| 2024 | £557,517 | £533,820 | £498,941 | £9,677,451 | £171,500 | 6 / 67 |
| 2023 | £615,729 | £475,768 | £449,196 | £9,653,754 | £51,000 | 6 / 67 |
| 2022 | £1,289,325 | £161,789 | £160,041 | £9,513,793 | £0 | 3 / 20 |
| 2021 | £1,537,802 | £91,866 | £87,438 | £8,386,257 | £0 | 2 / 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.
How efficient is Hay Castle Trust?
Hay Castle Trust has a program ratio of 94.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 8 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
Oxford Road
Hay-on-Wye
Hereford
HR3 5DG
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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