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Longleat Charitable Trust

Historically, funds have been raised mainly from donations from Longleat Enterprises Ltd, the company that manages the tourist activities at Longleat, and the Marquess of Bath.Funds are used to donate to local community projects including contributions to major repairs, and contributes towards the fuel bills of retired employees living in Estate cottages, as well as other charitable activities.

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Activities & Mission

Historically, funds have been raised mainly from donations from Longleat Enterprises Ltd, the company that manages the tourist activities at Longleat, and the Marquess of Bath.Funds are used to donate to local community projects including contributions to major repairs, and contributes towards the fuel bills of retired employees living in Estate cottages, as well as other charitable activities.

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
£13,733
Latest Expenditure
£55,926

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 1.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 16.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £568,982
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £60,267
Other Income £950

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £9,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £9,000
Other Expenditure £44,976

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
£13,733
£55,9260 / 0
2024
£630,199
£53,976£9,000£1,084,444£891,5630 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Longleat Charitable Trust

What does Longleat Charitable Trust do?

Historically, funds have been raised mainly from donations from Longleat Enterprises Ltd, the company that manages the tourist activities at Longleat, and the Marquess of Bath.Funds are used to donate to local community projects including contributions to major repairs, and contributes towards the fuel bills of retired employees living in Estate cottages, as well as other charitable activities.

How much income did Longleat Charitable Trust report in 2025?

Longleat Charitable Trust reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £56k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Longleat Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Longleat Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 August 1996 as charity number 1057715. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Longleat Charitable Trust?

Longleat Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Longleat Charitable Trust operate?

Longleat Charitable Trust operates in Wiltshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Longleat Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Longleat Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1057715.

Details

Address
LONGLEAT CHARITABLE TRUST
ESTATE OFFICE
LONGLEAT
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 7NW
Registration Date
22 August 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1057715
Charity Number
1057715

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Trustees

Andrew Sean Lockwood
Lucy Gibson
Also governs 2 other charities
VISCOUNT WEYMOUTH

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