The Piece Hall Trust

To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the environment by the preservation of The Piece Hall as a historic building and advance the education of the public in arts, sciences and history.

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Activities & Mission

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

Calderdale

Financial Information

Latest Income

£9,346,486

Latest Expenditure

£10,046,937

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 87% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 83% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 63% 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

Donations & Legacies £406,272

Charitable Activities £8,939,840

Other Trading £0

Investments £374

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,019,190

Raising Funds £27,747

Governance £459,579

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£9,346,486	£10,046,937	£10,019,190	-£2,754,867	£0	119 / 79
2023	£6,799,195	£6,742,866	£6,710,492	-£2,054,416	£0	131 / 97
2022	£4,709,895	£4,798,391	£4,752,215	-£2,110,745	£0	64 / 60
2021	£2,649,189	£2,817,666	£2,817,666	-£2,022,249	£0	68 / 60
2020	£3,212,027	£3,961,247	£3,961,247	-£1,853,772	£0	82 / 60

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Frequently asked questions about The Piece Hall Trust

What does The Piece Hall Trust do?

How much income did The Piece Hall Trust report in 2024?

The Piece Hall Trust reported total income of £9.35m and reported expenditure of £10.05m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Piece Hall Trust?

The Piece Hall Trust has a program ratio of 107.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Piece Hall Trust registered as a charity?

The Piece Hall Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 2014 as charity number 1156948. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Piece Hall Trust?

The Piece Hall Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Piece Hall Trust operate?

The Piece Hall Trust operates in Calderdale, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Piece Hall Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Piece Hall Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156948.