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The Dorneywood Trust

THE PRIME PURPOSE OF THE TRUST IS THAT OF MAINTAINING THE MANSION HOUSE AND GARDENS OF DORNEYWOOD AND THE BUILDINGS ON THE ESTATE IN A MANNER SUITABLE TO BE A RESIDENCE OF A SENIOR MINISTER OF THE CROWN

Activities & Mission

THE PRIME PURPOSE OF THE TRUST IS THAT OF MAINTAINING THE MANSION HOUSE AND GARDENS OF DORNEYWOOD AND THE BUILDINGS ON THE ESTATE IN A MANNER SUITABLE TO BE A RESIDENCE OF A SENIOR MINISTER OF THE CROWN

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
£467,426
Latest Expenditure
£586,232

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 57% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 27% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 11.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 24% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £19,951
Other Trading £24,722
Investments £432,556
Other Income £54,695

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £468,885
Raising Funds £60,935
Governance £0
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
£467,426
£586,2320 / 25
2024
£531,924
£529,820£468,885£11,009,068£284,0005 / 25
2023
£423,282
£541,0950 / 25
2022
£389,634
£519,7360 / 28
2021
£315,466
£444,2260 / 28

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Dorneywood Trust

What does The Dorneywood Trust do?

THE PRIME PURPOSE OF THE TRUST IS THAT OF MAINTAINING THE MANSION HOUSE AND GARDENS OF DORNEYWOOD AND THE BUILDINGS ON THE ESTATE IN A MANNER SUITABLE TO BE A RESIDENCE OF A SENIOR MINISTER OF THE CROWN

How much income did The Dorneywood Trust report in 2025?

The Dorneywood Trust reported total income of £467k and reported expenditure of £586k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Dorneywood Trust?

The Dorneywood Trust has a program ratio of 88.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Dorneywood Trust registered as a charity?

The Dorneywood Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 2019 as charity number 1181660. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Dorneywood Trust?

The Dorneywood Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lord Edward Lister. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Dorneywood Trust operate?

The Dorneywood Trust operates in Buckinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Dorneywood Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Dorneywood Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181660.

Details

Address
DORNEYWOOD
DORNEY WOOD ROAD
BURNHAM
SLOUGH
SL1 8PY
Registration Date
21 January 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5124078
Charity Number
1181660

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Trustees

Lord Edward Lister Chair
Dr Ingrid Samuel
Jeremy McIlroy
Juliet Souter
NICOLA JANE ANDREWS
Viscount Thomas Chandos

Sectors & Classifications

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