The Attingham Trust For The Study Of Country Houses And Collections In Britain
Also known as: The Attingham Summer School Trust, The Attingham Trust for the Study of Historic Houses and Collections
The Charity runs a programme of intensive, residential courses each year giving attendees a chance to study selected historic houses and collections on specially arranged visits accompanied by specialist tutors and lecturers.
Activities & Mission
The Charity runs a programme of intensive, residential courses each year giving attendees a chance to study selected historic houses and collections on specially arranged visits accompanied by specialist tutors and lecturers.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 48% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 439). How is this calculated?
Higher than 66% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £638,396 | £562,860 | £562,504 | £3,769,436 | £250,000 | 4 / 0 |
| 2023 | £687,944 | £554,690 | £554,355 | £3,552,409 | £250,000 | 3 / 0 |
| 2022 | £595,669 | £595,891 | £595,540 | £3,240,483 | £250,000 | 1 / 0 |
| 2021 | £107,928 | £148,762 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £91,559 | £187,196 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Attingham Trust For The Study Of Country Houses And Collections In Britain
What does The Attingham Trust For The Study Of Country Houses And Collections In Britain do?
The Charity runs a programme of intensive, residential courses each year giving attendees a chance to study selected historic houses and collections on specially arranged visits accompanied by specialist tutors and lecturers.
How much income did The Attingham Trust For The Study Of Country Houses And Collections In Britain report in 2024?
The Attingham Trust For The Study Of Country Houses And Collections In Britain reported total income of £638k and reported expenditure of £563k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Attingham Trust For The Study Of Country Houses And Collections In Britain?
The Attingham Trust For The Study Of Country Houses And Collections In Britain has a program ratio of 88.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 439 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Attingham Trust For The Study Of Country Houses And Collections In Britain registered as a charity?
The Attingham Trust For The Study Of Country Houses And Collections In Britain was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 1971 as charity number 262819. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs The Attingham Trust For The Study Of Country Houses And Collections In Britain?
The Attingham Trust For The Study Of Country Houses And Collections In Britain is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Timothy John Cooke OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Attingham Trust For The Study Of Country Houses And Collections In Britain operate?
The Attingham Trust For The Study Of Country Houses And Collections In Britain operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Attingham Trust For The Study Of Country Houses And Collections In Britain a registered charity?
Yes — The Attingham Trust For The Study Of Country Houses And Collections In Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 262819.
Details
70 Cowcross Street
LONDON
EC1M 6EJ
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Also Known As
- The Attingham Summer School Trust
- The Attingham Trust for the Study of Historic Houses and Collections
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated