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Knebworth House Education And Preservation Trust

The object of the Trust is to preserve, conserve, restore and maintain for the educational and aesthetic benefit of the public now and in the future the Mansion known as Knebworth House, Knebworth in the County of Hertford, its historically associated chattels, muniments and other contents, the surrounding gardens, outbuildings, forest and parkland

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Activities & Mission

The object of the Trust is to preserve, conserve, restore and maintain for the educational and aesthetic benefit of the public now and in the future the Mansion known as Knebworth House, Knebworth in the County of Hertford, its historically associated chattels, muniments and other contents, the surrounding gardens, outbuildings, forest and parkland

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
£308,933
Latest Expenditure
£402,569

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 57.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 31% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 31% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 70% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £493,122
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £150,676
Other Income £112,715

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £433,653
Raising Funds £2,855
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £36,990

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£308,933
£402,5690 / 6
2024
£756,513
£473,498£433,653£2,597,774£1,363,6610 / 5
2023
£470,743
£539,3680 / 10
2022
£732,554
£580,119£580,119£2,378,115£2,378,1150 / 6
2021
£335,827
£401,3460 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Knebworth House Education And Preservation Trust

What does Knebworth House Education And Preservation Trust do?

The object of the Trust is to preserve, conserve, restore and maintain for the educational and aesthetic benefit of the public now and in the future the Mansion known as Knebworth House, Knebworth in the County of Hertford, its historically associated chattels, muniments and other contents, the surrounding gardens, outbuildings, forest and parkland

How much income did Knebworth House Education And Preservation Trust report in 2025?

Knebworth House Education And Preservation Trust reported total income of £309k and reported expenditure of £403k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Knebworth House Education And Preservation Trust?

Knebworth House Education And Preservation Trust has a program ratio of 57.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Knebworth House Education And Preservation Trust registered as a charity?

Knebworth House Education And Preservation Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 May 1984 as charity number 289346. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs Knebworth House Education And Preservation Trust?

Knebworth House Education And Preservation Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT HARRISON ICETON RUTTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Knebworth House Education And Preservation Trust operate?

Knebworth House Education And Preservation Trust operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Knebworth House Education And Preservation Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Knebworth House Education And Preservation Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 289346.

Details

Address
KNEBWORTH HOUSE
KNEBWORTH PARK
OLD KNEBWORTH
KNEBWORTH
SG3 6PY
Registration Date
4 May 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
289346
Charity Number
289346

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Trustees

ROBERT HARRISON ICETON RUTTER Chair
EDWARD LYTTON COBBOLD
John Francis Dudley Hoy
Marcus Louis Taverner
Also governs 1 other charity
Morwenna Gray Lytton Cobbold
THE HONOURABLE RICHARD STUCLEY LYTTON COBBOLD

Sectors & Classifications

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