The Kelmarsh Trust

Also known as: Kelmarsh Hall Estate Preservation Trust, Kelmarsh Hall Estate Preservation Trust Limited

Environment/ Conservation/ Heritage including education and access for the general public

Activities & Mission

Environment/ Conservation/ Heritage including education and access for the general public

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

Northamptonshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,339,930

Latest Expenditure

£1,301,459

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 70.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 32.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £213,349

Charitable Activities £116,505

Other Trading £332,110

Investments £553,971

Other Income £123,995

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £916,120

Raising Funds £385,339

Governance £31,809

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	£1,339,930	£1,301,459	£916,120	£33,838,048	£227,575	12 / 67
2024	£1,079,857	£1,057,793	£697,396	£29,958,523	£284,182	12 / 93
2023	£1,071,995	£1,174,085	£728,127	£27,780,139	£202,275	11 / 95
2022	£1,212,437	£1,013,088	£696,880	£28,077,589	£3,758,653	11 / 95
2021	£1,133,386	£849,828	£666,214	£27,405,169	£3,907,869	9 / 93

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Kelmarsh Trust

What does The Kelmarsh Trust do?

Environment/ Conservation/ Heritage including education and access for the general public

How much income did The Kelmarsh Trust report in 2025?

The Kelmarsh Trust reported total income of £1.34m and reported expenditure of £1.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Kelmarsh Trust registered as a charity?

The Kelmarsh Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 September 1986 as charity number 295154. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs The Kelmarsh Trust?

The Kelmarsh Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is OLIVER BROOKSHAW. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Kelmarsh Trust operate?

The Kelmarsh Trust operates in Northamptonshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Kelmarsh Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Kelmarsh Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 295154.