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The Picton Castle Trust

To preserve Picton Castle and Gardens for the public benefit. To protect and improve the amenities of Picton. To facilitate and encourage access to and the study and appreciation of Picton, the Gardens and collections. The castle and gardens are open 7 days a week all year.

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Activities & Mission

To preserve Picton Castle and Gardens for the public benefit. To protect and improve the amenities of Picton. To facilitate and encourage access to and the study and appreciation of Picton, the Gardens and collections. The castle and gardens are open 7 days a week all year.

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
£450,325
Latest Expenditure
£628,636

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 113.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 91% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 31% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 25% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £116,128
Charitable Activities £296,014
Other Trading £52,973
Investments £141,871
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £686,948
Raising Funds £63,015
Governance £16,372
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£450,325
£628,6360 / 38
2023
£606,986
£749,963£686,948£3,981,428£116,94922 / 30
2022
£607,056
£756,266£675,384£4,085,748£40,607,67824 / 18
2021
£507,894
£807,336£743,239£4,378,166£4,354,50619 / 18
2020
£863,033
£1,075,290£1,029,428£4,044,432£290,67617 / 16

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Picton Castle Trust

What does The Picton Castle Trust do?

To preserve Picton Castle and Gardens for the public benefit. To protect and improve the amenities of Picton. To facilitate and encourage access to and the study and appreciation of Picton, the Gardens and collections. The castle and gardens are open 7 days a week all year.

How much income did The Picton Castle Trust report in 2024?

The Picton Castle Trust reported total income of £450k and reported expenditure of £629k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Picton Castle Trust?

The Picton Castle Trust has a program ratio of 113.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Picton Castle Trust registered as a charity?

The Picton Castle Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 January 1988 as charity number 519693. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs The Picton Castle Trust?

The Picton Castle Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher Leigh Atherton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Picton Castle Trust operate?

The Picton Castle Trust operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Picton Castle Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Picton Castle Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 519693.

Details

Address
Picton Castle Trust
Picton Castle
The Rhos
HAVERFORDWEST
SA62 4AS
Registration Date
25 January 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
519693
Charity Number
519693

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Trustees

Charles William Manning Carter
Also governs 1 other charity
Christina Margaret Shand
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicola Jane Philipps
Also governs 1 other charity
TIMOTHY CHARLES ARTHUR
Also governs 2 other charities

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