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the english heritage trust

The charity supports the general public. The English Heritage Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by carrying out other charitable activities. The charity is based in London and operates in England.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The English Heritage Trust is responsible for the conservation and enhancement of the National Heritage Collection of more than 400 unique historic sites and monuments. Through this Collection, and the London Blue Plaques Scheme, English Heritage promotes public knowledge, enjoyment and education of our shared history and heritage.

Fundraising

See where The English Heritage Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£141,415,000
Latest Expenditure
£155,493,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 75.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 25.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,640,000
Charitable Activities £95,714,000
Other Trading £35,675,000
Investments £2,386,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £116,652,000
Raising Funds £38,841,000
Governance £206,000
Grants to Institutions £55,489
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£141,415,000£155,493,000£116,652,000£50,622,000£02507 / 4922
2023£130,040,000£141,178,000£107,865,000£64,440,000£948,0002363 / 4686
2022£115,914,000£125,651,000£98,708,000£75,578,000£13,000,0002117 / 3600
2021£99,767,000£96,214,000£79,590,000£85,185,000£18,300,0001264 / 3200
2020£126,261,000£121,337,000£95,275,000£81,632,000£20,713,0001273 / 3390

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers