Saltash Heritage

Saltash Heritage collects, displays and makes available to the general public items relating to the history and heritage of Saltash and the surrounding area. It operates both a Museum (permanent and changing displays) and a Local History Centre with photographs and family history data.

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Activities & Mission

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

Cornwall

Financial Information

Latest Income

£18,353

Latest Expenditure

£35,937

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 1.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 26% of UK Heritage charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 39). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Heritage charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 74% of UK Heritage charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £673,261

Charitable Activities £3,137

Other Trading £0

Investments £3

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,100

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£18,353	£35,937				0 / 50
2024	£21,730	£34,654				0 / 51
2023	£198,848	£139,249				0 / 35
2022	£676,401	£10,100	£10,100	£694,108	£694,108	0 / 40
2021	£12,995	£5,490				0 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Saltash Heritage

What does Saltash Heritage do?

How much income did Saltash Heritage report in 2025?

Saltash Heritage reported total income of £18k and reported expenditure of £36k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Saltash Heritage?

Saltash Heritage has a program ratio of 1.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Heritage charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 39 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Saltash Heritage registered as a charity?

Saltash Heritage was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 September 1987 as charity number 297525. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Saltash Heritage?

Saltash Heritage is governed by a board of 17 trustees. The chair of trustees is Brian Arthur Ernest Stoyel. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Saltash Heritage operate?

Saltash Heritage operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Saltash Heritage a registered charity?

Yes — Saltash Heritage is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 297525.