The Guild Estate Endowment
Also known as: The Guild Estate, The Guild of Estate Endowment
As an endowment charity the Guild Estate's main priority is the pro-active management of its investments to maximise capital and income return within an investment policy. 36% of the clear income is paid to one specific beneficiary and the balance transferred to Stratford-upon-Avon Town Trust.
Activities & Mission
As an endowment charity the Guild Estate's main priority is the pro-active management of its investments to maximise capital and income return within an investment policy. 36% of the clear income is paid to one specific beneficiary and the balance transferred to Stratford-upon-Avon Town Trust.
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 28% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Charitable activities 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,864,710 | £2,864,710 | £2,311,097 | £38,025,791 | £102,709 | 2 / 21 |
| 2023 | £2,599,005 | £2,599,149 | £2,094,994 | £37,076,256 | £102,709 | 2 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,453,104 | £2,453,104 | £1,739,205 | £36,666,562 | £102,853 | 2 / 25 |
| 2021 | £2,476,400 | £2,476,400 | £1,708,643 | £37,681,500 | £102,853 | 2 / 25 |
| 2020 | £2,129,460 | £2,129,196 | £1,074,384 | £36,981,992 | £102,853 | 2 / 25 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Guild Estate Endowment
What does The Guild Estate Endowment do?
As an endowment charity the Guild Estate's main priority is the pro-active management of its investments to maximise capital and income return within an investment policy. 36% of the clear income is paid to one specific beneficiary and the balance transferred to Stratford-upon-Avon Town Trust.
How much income did The Guild Estate Endowment report in 2024?
The Guild Estate Endowment reported total income of £2.86m and reported expenditure of £2.86m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Guild Estate Endowment?
The Guild Estate Endowment has a program ratio of 80.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Guild Estate Endowment registered as a charity?
The Guild Estate Endowment was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 April 1964 as charity number 217484. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Guild Estate Endowment?
The Guild Estate Endowment is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Guild Estate Endowment operate?
The Guild Estate Endowment operates in Warwickshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Guild Estate Endowment a registered charity?
Yes — The Guild Estate Endowment is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 217484.
Details
14 Rother Street
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
CV37 6LU
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Also Known As
- The Guild Estate
- The Guild of Estate Endowment
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated