The Bath Preservation Trust LTD

To encourage and support the conservation, evolution and enhancement of Bath and its environs within a framework appropriate to both its historic setting and its sustainable future; and to provide educational resources that focus on the architectural and historic importance of the City.

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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

Bath And North East Somerset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,930,001

Latest Expenditure

£2,694,571

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 131.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 94.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 6.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £840,405

Charitable Activities £809,267

Other Trading £182,670

Investments £97,659

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,546,060

Raising Funds £148,511

Governance £16,420

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	£1,930,001	£2,694,571	£2,546,060	£4,324,711	£557,946	32 / 5
2024	£1,547,385	£3,271,001	£3,144,300	£4,964,980	£552,596	32 / 109
2023	£4,701,330	£1,382,547	£1,291,491	£6,659,587	£1,597,186	31 / 102
2022	£1,911,502	£1,622,268	£1,569,810	£3,365,691	£1,575,718	24 / 60
2021	£1,237,034	£874,959	£838,486	£3,023,686	£1,159,244	32 / 159

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bath Preservation Trust LTD

What does The Bath Preservation Trust LTD do?

How much income did The Bath Preservation Trust LTD report in 2025?

The Bath Preservation Trust LTD reported total income of £1.93m and reported expenditure of £2.69m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Bath Preservation Trust LTD registered as a charity?

The Bath Preservation Trust LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 1962 as charity number 203048. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Bath Preservation Trust LTD?

The Bath Preservation Trust LTD is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Eve Coulter Salomon CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bath Preservation Trust LTD operate?

The Bath Preservation Trust LTD operates in Bath And North East Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Bath Preservation Trust LTD a registered charity?

Yes — The Bath Preservation Trust LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 203048.