Historic Coventry Trust
Also known as: The Charterhouse Coventry Preservation Trust
An entrepreneurial heritage development trust which aims to bring new life to Coventry's heritage by both preserving and finding innovative new ways to sustain and to use historic buildings and other places, thus to benefit, inspire, involve and connect people with Coventry's history and that of its historic buildings and other amenities
Activities & Mission
An entrepreneurial heritage development trust which aims to bring new life to Coventry's heritage by both preserving and finding innovative new ways to sustain and to use historic buildings and other places, thus to benefit, inspire, involve and connect people with Coventry's history and that of its historic buildings and other amenities
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 32% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £784,582 | £488,127 | £432,444 | £18,557,189 | £77,069 | 3 / 180 |
| 2023 | £2,081,529 | £1,447,945 | £1,337,758 | £18,260,734 | £175,826 | 11 / 140 |
| 2022 | £3,883,942 | £705,275 | £705,275 | £16,646,572 | £471,323 | 8 / 212 |
| 2021 | £7,863,325 | £8,090,753 | £8,090,753 | £13,467,905 | £205,740 | 8 / 87 |
| 2020 | £6,048,127 | £5,594,812 | £5,594,812 | £1,488,616 | £730,897 | 5 / 65 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Historic Coventry Trust
What does Historic Coventry Trust do?
An entrepreneurial heritage development trust which aims to bring new life to Coventry's heritage by both preserving and finding innovative new ways to sustain and to use historic buildings and other places, thus to benefit, inspire, involve and connect people with Coventry's history and that of its historic buildings and other amenities
How much income did Historic Coventry Trust report in 2024?
Historic Coventry Trust reported total income of £785k and reported expenditure of £488k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Historic Coventry Trust?
Historic Coventry Trust has a program ratio of 55.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Historic Coventry Trust registered as a charity?
Historic Coventry Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 2012 as charity number 1148237. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Historic Coventry Trust?
Historic Coventry Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAN DAVID HARRABIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Historic Coventry Trust operate?
Historic Coventry Trust operates in Coventry City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Historic Coventry Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Historic Coventry Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148237.
Details
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COVENTRY
CV1 5RN
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Also Known As
- The Charterhouse Coventry Preservation Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated