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Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust Limited

Also known as: The Spitalfields Trust

Preservation of historical,architectural & constructional heritage in Spitalfields and elsewhere for the benefit of the public

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Activities & Mission

Preservation of historical,architectural & constructional heritage in Spitalfields and elsewhere for the benefit of the public

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£818,219
Latest Expenditure
£1,210,183

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 147.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 96% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 1.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 67% 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 £231,373
Charitable Activities £427,099
Other Trading £0
Investments £6,692
Other Income £153,055

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,210,183
Raising Funds £0
Governance £20,200
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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — The Spitalfields Centre for the Study of Minorities (organisation 287279)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£818,219
£1,210,183£1,210,183£523,399£50,00016 / 0
2024
£909,776
£658,422£658,422£915,363£534,91413 / 0
2023
£364,067
£473,3710 / 0
2022
£304,168
£346,9370 / 1
2021
£23,803
£230,9240 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust Limited

What does Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust Limited do?

Preservation of historical,architectural & constructional heritage in Spitalfields and elsewhere for the benefit of the public

How much income did Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust Limited report in 2025?

Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust Limited reported total income of £818k and reported expenditure of £1.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust Limited?

Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust Limited has a program ratio of 147.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 May 1977 as charity number 273695. It has been registered for 49 years.

Who runs Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust Limited?

Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust Limited operate?

Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 273695.

Details

Address
18 FOLGATE STREET
LONDON
E1 6BX
Registration Date
3 May 1977
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
273695
Charity Number
273695

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Trustees

ALEC PAUL FORSHAW
Also governs 1 other charity
Charles Matthew Gledhill
DANIEL G R CRUICKSHANK
GARETH CONNOR DAWSON HARRIS
Heloise Coco Palin
John Nicolson
Marc Jordan
MARIANNA KENNEDY
RICHARD ALEXANDER JEANES POLLARD
Roger John Burrell

Sectors & Classifications

Heritage

Also Known As

  • The Spitalfields Trust

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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