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The National Trust For Places Of Historic Interest Or Natural Beauty

Notable UK charity

Also known as: National Trust, National Trust Cymru, The National Trust

To look after places of historic interest or natural beauty permanently for the benefit of the nation across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Activities & Mission

To look after places of historic interest or natural beauty permanently for the benefit of the nation across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£766,195,000
Latest Expenditure
£824,377,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £87,106,000
Charitable Activities £582,474,000
Other Trading £83,957,000
Investments £8,634,000
Other Income £4,024,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £749,037,000
Raising Funds £75,340,000
Governance £945,000
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
£766,195,000
£824,377,000£749,037,000£1,636,436,000£1,637,619,0008746 / 42590
2024
£723,814,000
£767,677,000£695,892,000£1,611,423,000£1,611,423,0008419 / 40000
2023
£671,076,000
£733,294,000£667,610,000£1,581,397,000£365,963,0007608 / 40000
2022
£643,329,000
£591,942,000£536,767,000£1,679,745,000£413,686,0006651 / 44000
2021
£507,661,000
£514,543,000£456,953,000£1,466,599,000£410,588,0007578 / 50000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The National Trust For Places Of Historic Interest Or Natural Beauty

What does The National Trust For Places Of Historic Interest Or Natural Beauty do?

To look after places of historic interest or natural beauty permanently for the benefit of the nation across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

How much income did The National Trust For Places Of Historic Interest Or Natural Beauty report in 2025?

The National Trust For Places Of Historic Interest Or Natural Beauty reported total income of £766.20m and reported expenditure of £824.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The National Trust For Places Of Historic Interest Or Natural Beauty registered as a charity?

The National Trust For Places Of Historic Interest Or Natural Beauty was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 1962 as charity number 205846. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The National Trust For Places Of Historic Interest Or Natural Beauty?

The National Trust For Places Of Historic Interest Or Natural Beauty is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rene H Olivieri CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The National Trust For Places Of Historic Interest Or Natural Beauty operate?

The National Trust For Places Of Historic Interest Or Natural Beauty operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.

Is The National Trust For Places Of Historic Interest Or Natural Beauty a registered charity?

Yes — The National Trust For Places Of Historic Interest Or Natural Beauty is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 205846.

Details

Address
NATIONAL TRUST
HEELIS
KEMBLE DRIVE
SWINDON
SN2 2NA
Registration Date
5 November 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
205846
Charity Number
205846

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Trustees

Rene H Olivieri CBE Chair
Alexander Robert Nairne CBE FSA
Dame Anna Lisbet Rausing DBE
Denise Nichola Jagger
Also governs 1 other charity
Helen Mary Browning OBE DL
Maninder Grimshaw
Michael Salter-Church MBE
Patrick Adam Fernesley Figgis
Also governs 2 other charities
Paul Roberts
Richard Hethersett Huntington
Scott Damon Beaumont
Zarin Homi Patel

Also Known As

  • National Trust
  • National Trust Cymru
  • The National Trust

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