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The Restoration Trust

The Restoration Trust initiates and runs projects that connect people who live with mental health issues with heritage, including archaeology, ancient landscapes, historic places and archives. Stimulating friendship, curiosity and imagination, these projects help people feel more human again. We call this culture therapy and want it to become everyday good practice in heritage and mental health

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Activities & Mission

The Restoration Trust initiates and runs projects that connect people who live with mental health issues with heritage, including archaeology, ancient landscapes, historic places and archives. Stimulating friendship, curiosity and imagination, these projects help people feel more human again. We call this culture therapy and want it to become everyday good practice in heritage and mental health

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
£117,871
Latest Expenditure
£104,524

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 88.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 88.7%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£117,871
£104,5240 / 12
2024
£163,803
£166,3140 / 22
2023
£206,892
£181,5800 / 12
2022
£133,535
£155,4200 / 19
2021
£120,401
£128,0830 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Restoration Trust

What does The Restoration Trust do?

The Restoration Trust initiates and runs projects that connect people who live with mental health issues with heritage, including archaeology, ancient landscapes, historic places and archives. Stimulating friendship, curiosity and imagination, these projects help people feel more human again. We call this culture therapy and want it to become everyday good practice in heritage and mental health

How much income did The Restoration Trust report in 2025?

The Restoration Trust reported total income of £118k and reported expenditure of £105k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Restoration Trust registered as a charity?

The Restoration Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 April 2015 as charity number 1161196. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Restoration Trust?

The Restoration Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Glenys Watt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Restoration Trust operate?

The Restoration Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Restoration Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Restoration Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161196.

Details

Address
8 West Heath Road
LONDON
SE2 0RX
Registration Date
8 April 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5054740
Charity Number
1161196

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Trustees

Glenys Watt Chair
Anne-Marie Bainbridge
Also governs 3 other charities
Dr SARA LUNT
FRANCES HALAHAN
Helen Margaret Maclagan
Also governs 2 other charities
John Durrant
Martin Allfrey
Rosemary Folkes
Sune Kassimatis
Zoe Tipler

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30 July 2026
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