The English Heritage Trust
Notable UK charityAlso known as: The English Heritage Foundation
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.
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.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 41% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample: 54). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% of UK Heritage charities with income over £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 | £155,176,000 | £162,830,000 | £109,906,000 | £42,892,000 | £34,566,000 | 2548 / 4791 |
| 2024 | £141,415,000 | £155,493,000 | £116,652,000 | £50,622,000 | £0 | 2507 / 4922 |
| 2023 | £130,040,000 | £141,178,000 | £107,865,000 | £64,440,000 | £948,000 | 2363 / 4686 |
| 2022 | £115,914,000 | £125,651,000 | £98,708,000 | £75,578,000 | £13,000,000 | 2117 / 3600 |
| 2021 | £99,767,000 | £96,214,000 | £79,590,000 | £85,185,000 | £18,300,000 | 1264 / 3200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The English Heritage Trust
What does The English Heritage Trust do?
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.
How much income did The English Heritage Trust report in 2025?
The English Heritage Trust reported total income of £155.18m and reported expenditure of £162.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The English Heritage Trust?
The English Heritage Trust has a program ratio of 70.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample of 54 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The English Heritage Trust registered as a charity?
The English Heritage Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 February 2011 as charity number 1140351. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs The English Heritage Trust?
The English Heritage Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The English Heritage Trust operate?
The English Heritage Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The English Heritage Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The English Heritage Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140351.
Details
6th Floor
100 Wood Street
LONDON
EC2V 7AN
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated