Samlesbury Hall Trust

Also known as: Samlesbury Hall and Grounds, Samlesbury Hall Trusts

Grade 1 listed manor house and grounds open to public and visitors.

Activities & Mission

Grade 1 listed manor house and grounds open to public and visitors.

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

Cheshire West & Chester Cumbria Lancashire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£315,527

Latest Expenditure

£247,307

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 20.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 18.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 5% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 81.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 3% 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

Donations & Legacies £46,506

Charitable Activities £101,127

Other Trading £1,307,588

Investments £3,126

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £296,634

Raising Funds £1,320,481

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£315,527	£247,307				0 / 0
2023	£1,458,347	£1,617,115	£296,634	£1,501,348	£1,291,344	48 / 3
2022	£1,758,265	£1,544,616	£307,334	£1,663,330	£0	54 / 10
2021	£1,246,581	£1,336,825	£443,927	£1,457,754	£0	46 / 10
2020	£776,665	£956,848	£255,366	£1,530,899	£0	38 / 10

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Frequently asked questions about Samlesbury Hall Trust

What does Samlesbury Hall Trust do?

Grade 1 listed manor house and grounds open to public and visitors.

How much income did Samlesbury Hall Trust report in 2024?

Samlesbury Hall Trust reported total income of £316k and reported expenditure of £247k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Samlesbury Hall Trust?

Samlesbury Hall Trust has a program ratio of 20.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Samlesbury Hall Trust registered as a charity?

Samlesbury Hall Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 October 1963 as charity number 526052. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Samlesbury Hall Trust?

Samlesbury Hall Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Catherine Mallord. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Samlesbury Hall Trust operate?

Samlesbury Hall Trust operates across 3 areas: Cheshire West & Chester, Cumbria and Lancashire.

Is Samlesbury Hall Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Samlesbury Hall Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 526052.