The Handel House Trust Limited
Also known as: The Handel House Association Limited, Handel House Museum
To promote knowledge, awareness, and enjoyment of Handel and his music to as wide a public audience as possible.
Activities & Mission
To promote knowledge, awareness, and enjoyment of Handel and his music to as wide a public audience as possible.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £982,079 | £1,769,647 | £1,434,701 | £12,285,693 | £75,251 | 11 / 45 |
| 2023 | £981,811 | £1,191,219 | £959,970 | £12,644,859 | £0 | 8 / 45 |
| 2022 | £959,684 | £657,481 | £567,729 | £12,928,681 | £534,258 | 8 / 55 |
| 2021 | £1,409,349 | £570,278 | £493,013 | £12,956,354 | £2,324,133 | 8 / 72 |
| 2020 | £788,802 | £552,384 | £507,002 | £11,464,293 | £11,464,293 | 7 / 70 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Handel House Trust Limited
What does The Handel House Trust Limited do?
To promote knowledge, awareness, and enjoyment of Handel and his music to as wide a public audience as possible.
How much income did The Handel House Trust Limited report in 2025?
The Handel House Trust Limited reported total income of £982k and reported expenditure of £1.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Handel House Trust Limited?
The Handel House Trust Limited has a program ratio of 146.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Handel House Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Handel House Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 1991 as charity number 1006009. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs The Handel House Trust Limited?
The Handel House Trust Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Handel House Trust Limited operate?
The Handel House Trust Limited operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Handel House Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Handel House Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1006009.
Details
London
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Also Known As
- The Handel House Association Limited
- Handel House Museum
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated