Historic Houses Foundation
Also known as: Country Houses Foundation
Grant making trust with the objects of:to advance the preservation for the public benefit of buildings of sufficient historic or architectural significance or importance to merit preservation together with their gardens and grounds and:to protect and augment the amenities and furnishings of any such buildings , gardens and grounds.
Activities & Mission
Grant making trust with the objects of:to advance the preservation for the public benefit of buildings of sufficient historic or architectural significance or importance to merit preservation together with their gardens and grounds and:to protect and augment the amenities and furnishings of any such buildings , gardens and grounds.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 23% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £850,273 | £489,185 | £489,185 | £18,253,665 | £18,073,778 | 1 / 0 |
| 2024 | £769,988 | £675,413 | £624,311 | £18,129,834 | £16,620,179 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,114,999 | £624,879 | £570,783 | £16,741,159 | £15,528,404 | 1 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,661,959 | £2,837,703 | £2,785,901 | £14,215,444 | £12,671,637 | 1 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,111,206 | £3,517,080 | £3,473,216 | £14,759,646 | £13,166,213 | 1 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Historic Houses Foundation
What does Historic Houses Foundation do?
Grant making trust with the objects of:to advance the preservation for the public benefit of buildings of sufficient historic or architectural significance or importance to merit preservation together with their gardens and grounds and:to protect and augment the amenities and furnishings of any such buildings , gardens and grounds.
How much income did Historic Houses Foundation report in 2025?
Historic Houses Foundation reported total income of £850k and reported expenditure of £489k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Historic Houses Foundation?
Historic Houses Foundation has a program ratio of 57.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Historic Houses Foundation registered as a charity?
Historic Houses Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 August 2005 as charity number 1111049. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Historic Houses Foundation?
Historic Houses Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jeremy Musson FSA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Historic Houses Foundation operate?
Historic Houses Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Historic Houses Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Historic Houses Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1111049.
Details
70 Cowcross Street
LONDON
EC1M 6EJ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Country Houses Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated