the historic chapels trust

The charity supports the general public. The Historic Chapels Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Cambridge and operates in England.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

To own for the benefit of the public generally redundant churches chapels meeting houses and non-Anglican places of worship in England of outstanding architectural and historic interest. To secure for public benefit the preservation, repair and maintenance of its buildings including and contents, burial grounds and curtilages..

Fundraising

See where The Historic Chapels Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£923,091

Latest Expenditure

£760,162

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 67.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £33,910

Charitable Activities £844,565

Other Trading £0

Investments £26,366

Other Income £18,250

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £757,612

Raising Funds £2,550

Governance £512,420

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£923,091	£760,162	£757,612	£376,984	£186,753	0 / 21
2023	£46,323	£181,423				0 / 21
2022	£213,200	£287,062				0 / 100
2021	£282,333	£290,281				0 / 200
2020	£480,660	£392,857				0 / 200