Sherborne House Trust 2018

Also known as: The Sherborne

RESTORING, PRESERVING AND MAINTAINING SHERBORNE HOUSE, SHERBORNE, DORSET, INCLUDING THE THORNHILL MURALPROMOTING, AND ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN, THE ARTS, INCLUDING (a) PROMOTING AND PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS; AND(b)FOSTERING AND PROMOTING THE IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF ARTISTIC KNOWLEDGE,UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS

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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

Dorset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£5,610,869

Latest Expenditure

£2,232,873

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 16.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 41.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 64.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,251,932

Charitable Activities £69,473

Other Trading £1,281,804

Investments £7,660

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £923,824

Raising Funds £1,309,049

Governance £123,716

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	£5,610,869	£2,232,873	£923,824	£5,349,820	£200,629	73 / 110
2024	£11,489,803	£518,563	£518,563	£4,216,905	£0	5 / 0
2023	£7,409,431	£276,969	£276,969	£13,537,708	£0	1 / 0
2022	£4,300,980	£99,313	£99,313	£6,405,246	£0	0 / 0
2021	£325,000	£9,211				0 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Sherborne House Trust 2018

What does Sherborne House Trust 2018 do?

How much income did Sherborne House Trust 2018 report in 2025?

Sherborne House Trust 2018 reported total income of £5.61m and reported expenditure of £2.23m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sherborne House Trust 2018 registered as a charity?

Sherborne House Trust 2018 was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 August 2018 as charity number 1179440. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Sherborne House Trust 2018?

Sherborne House Trust 2018 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 Sherborne House Trust 2018 operate?

Sherborne House Trust 2018 operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sherborne House Trust 2018 a registered charity?

Yes — Sherborne House Trust 2018 is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179440.