The Heritage Trust For The North West
Also known as: Lancashire Heritage Trust, Pendle Heritage Centre Limited
To promote and preserve the English historical, architectural, natural, social or scientific heritage.
Activities & Mission
To promote and preserve the English historical, architectural, natural, social or scientific 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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 1% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 1% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% of UK Heritage 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,137,261 | £2,081,803 | £4,220 | £2,131,408 | £1,543,720 | 48 / 400 |
| 2024 | £1,797,586 | £1,978,753 | £303 | £2,005,951 | £1,249,555 | 58 / 320 |
| 2023 | £1,936,944 | £1,979,103 | £23,527 | £2,250,486 | £1,282,007 | 58 / 320 |
| 2022 | £1,852,763 | £1,728,231 | £391,213 | £2,220,024 | £2,220,024 | 58 / 350 |
| 2021 | £1,148,474 | £1,061,136 | £333,543 | £2,903,898 | £607,502 | 48 / 350 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Heritage Trust For The North West
What does The Heritage Trust For The North West do?
To promote and preserve the English historical, architectural, natural, social or scientific heritage.
How much income did The Heritage Trust For The North West report in 2025?
The Heritage Trust For The North West reported total income of £2.14m and reported expenditure of £2.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Heritage Trust For The North West?
The Heritage Trust For The North West has a program ratio of 0.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Heritage Trust For The North West registered as a charity?
The Heritage Trust For The North West was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 December 1978 as charity number 508300. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs The Heritage Trust For The North West?
The Heritage Trust For The North West is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN TURNER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Heritage Trust For The North West operate?
The Heritage Trust For The North West operates across 4 areas: Cumbria, Lancashire, Liverpool City and Manchester City.
Is The Heritage Trust For The North West a registered charity?
Yes — The Heritage Trust For The North West is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 508300.
Details
Higherford Mill
Gisburn Road
Barrowford
NELSON
Lancashi
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Also Known As
- Lancashire Heritage Trust
- Pendle Heritage Centre Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated