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The Courtyard Trust

To promote the improvement and development of artistic taste and the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of arts and cultural and educational value (including the arts of dance, drama, literature, music and singing) of the public and in particular the residents of the County of Herefordshire.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the improvement and development of artistic taste and the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of arts and cultural and educational value (including the arts of dance, drama, literature, music and singing) of the public and in particular the residents of the County of Herefordshire.

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
£3,735,935
Latest Expenditure
£3,595,176

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 81.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 72% of UK Arts 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 £626,385
Charitable Activities £1,915,694
Other Trading £1,128,026
Investments £17,048
Other Income £48,782

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,945,971
Raising Funds £53,682
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £595,523

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
£3,735,935
£3,595,176£2,945,971£1,572,986£711,68985 / 120
2024
£3,637,989
£3,565,469£2,857,583£1,572,986£684,79584 / 120
2023
£3,021,210
£3,109,878£3,051,954£1,500,466£521,38371 / 102
2022
£2,537,183
£2,669,864£2,027,512£1,589,134£565,59066 / 102
2021
£2,594,736
£1,405,209£1,083,131£1,721,815£494,13866 / 105

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Courtyard Trust

What does The Courtyard Trust do?

To promote the improvement and development of artistic taste and the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of arts and cultural and educational value (including the arts of dance, drama, literature, music and singing) of the public and in particular the residents of the County of Herefordshire.

How much income did The Courtyard Trust report in 2025?

The Courtyard Trust reported total income of £3.74m and reported expenditure of £3.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Courtyard Trust?

The Courtyard Trust has a program ratio of 78.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Courtyard Trust registered as a charity?

The Courtyard Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 January 1998 as charity number 1067869. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs The Courtyard Trust?

The Courtyard Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Courtyard Trust operate?

The Courtyard Trust operates in Herefordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Courtyard Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Courtyard Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1067869.

Details

Address
The Courtyard Trust
Edgar Street
HEREFORD
HR4 9JR
Registration Date
30 January 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3078778
Charity Number
1067869

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Trustees

Anna Louise Millward
Damian John Etheraads
Emma Lucy Forrest
Ian John Baker-Hedges
Julia Hayes
Laura Gale
Laura Jayne Richardson
Matthew Baker
Paul Nicholas Stevens
Also governs 1 other charity

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