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The Cheltenham Trust

The advancement and support of education, culture, arts and heritage including the provision of museums, galleries, events and activities. The provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interest of social welfare. The promotion of good health and wellbeing through community and public participation in healthy recreation and activities.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement and support of education, culture, arts and heritage including the provision of museums, galleries, events and activities. The provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interest of social welfare. The promotion of good health and wellbeing through community and public participation in healthy recreation and activities.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£8,320,221
Latest Expenditure
£8,391,073

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 36% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 80.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 28% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 19.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,285
Charitable Activities £5,897,975
Other Trading £2,214,835
Investments £113,126
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,772,342
Raising Funds £1,618,731
Governance £13,825
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£8,320,221
£8,391,073£6,772,342£997,616£997,616219 / 60
2024
£8,301,878
£8,159,192£6,374,126£1,122,469£930,094208 / 38
2023
£7,791,874
£8,120,903£6,134,485£990,783£853,652204 / 43
2022
£8,143,399
£7,316,575£5,384,269-£378,488£1,054,680176 / 0
2021
£4,537,759
£4,239,685£3,692,490-£2,370,313£74,795176 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Cheltenham Trust

What does The Cheltenham Trust do?

The advancement and support of education, culture, arts and heritage including the provision of museums, galleries, events and activities. The provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interest of social welfare. The promotion of good health and wellbeing through community and public participation in healthy recreation and activities.

How much income did The Cheltenham Trust report in 2025?

The Cheltenham Trust reported total income of £8.32m and reported expenditure of £8.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Cheltenham Trust?

The Cheltenham Trust has a program ratio of 82.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Cheltenham Trust registered as a charity?

The Cheltenham Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 September 2014 as charity number 1158606. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Cheltenham Trust?

The Cheltenham Trust is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mike Napier. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Cheltenham Trust operate?

The Cheltenham Trust operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Cheltenham Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Cheltenham Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158606.

Details

Address
The Cheltenham Trust
Town Hall
Imperial Square
CHELTENHAM
Gloucestershire
GL50 1QA
Registration Date
18 September 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5050947
Charity Number
1158606

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Trustees

Mike Napier Chair
Belinda Jane Wilson
Councillor Barbara Clark
Daniel Wilson
Dr Jane Martin
Elizabeth Narey
Gemma Taylor
Glenn Andrews
Harry William Booty
Julia Goldsworthy
Kate Peden
Lisa Bond
Robert Crawford Jones
Sam Pickering
Sunita Nelson

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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