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The City Of Durham Trust

Also known as: The City of Durham Trust Limited, City of Durham Trust, Durham City Trust

The Trust encourages appreciation, and furthers the conservation, of the city and its environs. It participates fully in planning matters, holds lectures, makes occasional visits, issues regular newsletters and publishes occasional book, makes annual award for architecture and in 'Beautiful Durham' competition.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust encourages appreciation, and furthers the conservation, of the city and its environs. It participates fully in planning matters, holds lectures, makes occasional visits, issues regular newsletters and publishes occasional book, makes annual award for architecture and in 'Beautiful Durham' competition.

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
£4,167
Latest Expenditure
£5,427

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 130.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 130.2%
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
£4,167
£5,4270 / 1
2024
£5,730
£4,1260 / 12
2023
£4,091
£2,5940 / 0
2022
£4,977
£5,6770 / 0
2021
£8,083
£5,6460 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The City Of Durham Trust

What does The City Of Durham Trust do?

The Trust encourages appreciation, and furthers the conservation, of the city and its environs. It participates fully in planning matters, holds lectures, makes occasional visits, issues regular newsletters and publishes occasional book, makes annual award for architecture and in 'Beautiful Durham' competition.

How much income did The City Of Durham Trust report in 2025?

The City Of Durham Trust reported total income of £4k and reported expenditure of £5k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The City Of Durham Trust registered as a charity?

The City Of Durham Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 February 1973 as charity number 502132. It has been registered for 53 years.

Who runs The City Of Durham Trust?

The City Of Durham Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The City Of Durham Trust operate?

The City Of Durham Trust operates in Durham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The City Of Durham Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The City Of Durham Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 502132.

Details

Address
BLACKETT
HART & PRATT LLP
AIRE HOUSE
MANDALE BUSINESS PARK
BELMONT
DURHAM
Registration Date
1 February 1973
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
502132
Charity Number
502132

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Trustees

Allan Richard Gemmill
Christopher John Hugill
Francis William Pritchard
Also governs 1 other charity
John Ashby
MATTHEW PHILLIPS
Also governs 1 other charity
Michael Hurlow
PROFESSOR TIMOTHY JOHN ANDREW CLARK
ROGER JOHN CORNWELL
Sue Margaret Childs

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The City of Durham Trust Limited
  • City of Durham Trust
  • Durham City Trust

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