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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 8% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 126). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (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.
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 | £1,283,514 | £1,459,488 | £297,126 | £1,667,943 | £1,361,412 | 45 / 5 |
| 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 |
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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 2025?
Samlesbury Hall Trust reported total income of £1.28m and reported expenditure of £1.46m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 23.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 126 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 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jacqueline Adams. 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.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Samlesbury Hall and Grounds
- Samlesbury Hall Trusts
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated