The Cornwall Heritage Trust Limited
Acquisition and maintenance of land and buildings of significance to Cornwall's Heritage and presentation of such sites to to the public. Provision of grants to support preservation of buildings artefacts and other items or contributions of significance to Cornwall's Heritage. Education of of the public and in particular education of young people about Cornwall's Heritage.
Activities & Mission
Acquisition and maintenance of land and buildings of significance to Cornwall's Heritage and presentation of such sites to to the public. Provision of grants to support preservation of buildings artefacts and other items or contributions of significance to Cornwall's Heritage. Education of of the public and in particular education of young people about Cornwall's Heritage.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,182,658 | £1,035,048 | £849,802 | £2,993,685 | £2,443,902 | 19 / 89 |
| 2024 | £760,481 | £756,257 | £684,213 | £2,929,456 | £2,661,724 | 16 / 70 |
| 2023 | £471,218 | £386,693 | 0 / 80 | |||
| 2022 | £253,492 | £265,637 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2021 | £159,478 | £199,611 | 0 / 100 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Cornwall Heritage Trust Limited
What does The Cornwall Heritage Trust Limited do?
Acquisition and maintenance of land and buildings of significance to Cornwall's Heritage and presentation of such sites to to the public. Provision of grants to support preservation of buildings artefacts and other items or contributions of significance to Cornwall's Heritage. Education of of the public and in particular education of young people about Cornwall's Heritage.
How much income did The Cornwall Heritage Trust Limited report in 2025?
The Cornwall Heritage Trust Limited reported total income of £1.18m and reported expenditure of £1.04m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Cornwall Heritage Trust Limited?
The Cornwall Heritage Trust Limited has a program ratio of 71.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Cornwall Heritage Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Cornwall Heritage Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 April 1985 as charity number 291607. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs The Cornwall Heritage Trust Limited?
The Cornwall Heritage Trust Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is LT COL RICHARD TRANT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Cornwall Heritage Trust Limited operate?
The Cornwall Heritage Trust Limited operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Cornwall Heritage Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Cornwall Heritage Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 291607.
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