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Sussex Heritage Trust Limited

The Sussex Heritage Trust is a registered charity established in 1977 to preserve, improve and encourage the appreciation of the architectural and natural landscape of Sussex

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Activities & Mission

The Sussex Heritage Trust is a registered charity established in 1977 to preserve, improve and encourage the appreciation of the architectural and natural landscape of Sussex

Grants

Sussex Heritage Trust Limited makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£242,608
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£216,899
Latest Expenditure
£242,608

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 111.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£216,899
£242,6080 / 0
2024
£154,843
£172,3890 / 12
2023
£157,873
£143,3160 / 15
2022
£121,374
£113,3710 / 0
2021
£124,551
£106,2510 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sussex Heritage Trust Limited

What does Sussex Heritage Trust Limited do?

The Sussex Heritage Trust is a registered charity established in 1977 to preserve, improve and encourage the appreciation of the architectural and natural landscape of Sussex

How much income did Sussex Heritage Trust Limited report in 2025?

Sussex Heritage Trust Limited reported total income of £217k and reported expenditure of £243k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sussex Heritage Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Sussex Heritage Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 October 1977 as charity number 274366. It has been registered for 49 years.

Who runs Sussex Heritage Trust Limited?

Sussex Heritage Trust Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Neville Cowan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sussex Heritage Trust Limited operate?

Sussex Heritage Trust Limited operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is Sussex Heritage Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Sussex Heritage Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 274366.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 October 1977
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
274366
Charity Number
274366

Trustees

David Neville Cowan Chair
GRAHAM FLIGHT
James Edwin Tilney Cooper
Also governs 1 other charity
James Nicholas Whitmore
Joanna Lucy Clark
Lap-Sun Chan
Nicholas Streather Jones
Richard David Bruce Pailthorpe
Victoria Amanda Mary Back

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2 November 2026
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