The Guildhall Trust

Also known as: Portsmouth Cultural Trust

The Guildhall Trust is committed to investing our skills and resources so that we can deliver cultural and learning experiences of the highest quality whilst becoming increasingly more resilient and sustainable.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£5,360,774

Latest Expenditure

£6,026,775

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 112.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £379,428

Charitable Activities £3,966,001

Other Trading £907,601

Investments £15,107

Other Income £92,637

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,026,775

Raising Funds £0

Governance £9,190

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£5,360,774	£6,026,775	£6,026,775	£573,880	£573,880	222 / 0
2024	£4,381,378	£4,109,527	£4,109,527	£1,248,633	£0	142 / 22
2023	£4,305,115	£3,487,325	£3,487,325	£975,011	£0	137 / 22
2022	£2,515,856	£2,234,033	£2,226,843	£169,333	£0	98 / 2
2021	£1,372,565	£1,578,853	£1,578,853	-£125,953	£0	29 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Guildhall Trust

What does The Guildhall Trust do?

How much income did The Guildhall Trust report in 2025?

The Guildhall Trust reported total income of £5.36m and reported expenditure of £6.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Guildhall Trust registered as a charity?

The Guildhall Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 August 2013 as charity number 1153358. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Guildhall Trust?

The Guildhall Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Guildhall Trust operate?

The Guildhall Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Guildhall Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Guildhall Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153358.