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The Heritage Alliance

Also known as: Heritage Link

The Heritage Alliance brings together over 200 independent organisations concerned with heritage in England, sharing their vast resource of specialised expertise for public benefit. The Alliance demonstrates, through advocacy, how heritage brings economic, social and environmental benefit, and highlights the huge contribution to national wellbeing made by the voluntary heritage bodies.

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Activities & Mission

The Heritage Alliance brings together over 200 independent organisations concerned with heritage in England, sharing their vast resource of specialised expertise for public benefit. The Alliance demonstrates, through advocacy, how heritage brings economic, social and environmental benefit, and highlights the huge contribution to national wellbeing made by the voluntary heritage bodies.

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

Latest Income
£504,721
Latest Expenditure
£493,648

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,038
Charitable Activities £491,008
Other Trading £0
Investments £8,675
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £493,648
Raising Funds £0
Governance £4,991
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£504,721
£493,648£493,648£386,928£338,73910 / 463
2024
£553,545
£547,446£547,446£375,855£337,88211 / 250
2023
£712,964
£638,088£638,088£369,756£337,10712 / 239
2022
£950,947
£887,258£887,258£294,880£269,04612 / 291
2021
£673,798
£682,298£682,298£231,191£231,19111 / 273

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Heritage Alliance

What does The Heritage Alliance do?

The Heritage Alliance brings together over 200 independent organisations concerned with heritage in England, sharing their vast resource of specialised expertise for public benefit. The Alliance demonstrates, through advocacy, how heritage brings economic, social and environmental benefit, and highlights the huge contribution to national wellbeing made by the voluntary heritage bodies.

How much income did The Heritage Alliance report in 2025?

The Heritage Alliance reported total income of £505k and reported expenditure of £494k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Heritage Alliance registered as a charity?

The Heritage Alliance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 November 2002 as charity number 1094793. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Heritage Alliance?

The Heritage Alliance 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 Heritage Alliance operate?

The Heritage Alliance operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Heritage Alliance a registered charity?

Yes — The Heritage Alliance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1094793.

Details

Address
St Martin Ludgate
Ludgate Hill
London
EC4M 7DE
Registration Date
27 November 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3993775
Charity Number
1094793

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Trustees

Alice Purkiss
Carole Lesley Souter CBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Daniel Eiloart
Deepika Kanthavara Madhava
Dr Chandan Mahal
Dr Stuart James Eve
James Probert
Kate Streeter
Katherine Baldwin
Rachael Claire North
Also governs 1 other charity
Sophia Price
STEPHEN MICHAEL OATES
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Heritage Link
  • Heritage Link

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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