The Stowe House Preservation Trust
Also known as: Shpt
The restoration and preservation of Stowe House in Buckinghamshire for the benefit of the public and the nation.
Activities & Mission
The restoration and preservation of Stowe House in Buckinghamshire for the benefit of the public and the nation.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £515,397 | £739,235 | £563,590 | £22,594,080 | £2,659,595 | 4 / 57 |
| 2024 | £709,854 | £769,592 | £602,534 | £22,817,918 | £2,500,640 | 5 / 59 |
| 2023 | £1,194,669 | £617,410 | £14,979 | £22,877,656 | £2,436,634 | 5 / 52 |
| 2022 | £656,491 | £648,653 | £545,599 | £22,300,397 | £2,282,948 | 5 / 56 |
| 2021 | £1,022,396 | £638,666 | £527,450 | £22,273,127 | £2,232,198 | 6 / 49 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Stowe House Preservation Trust
What does The Stowe House Preservation Trust do?
The restoration and preservation of Stowe House in Buckinghamshire for the benefit of the public and the nation.
How much income did The Stowe House Preservation Trust report in 2025?
The Stowe House Preservation Trust reported total income of £515k and reported expenditure of £739k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Stowe House Preservation Trust?
The Stowe House Preservation Trust has a program ratio of 109.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Stowe House Preservation Trust registered as a charity?
The Stowe House Preservation Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 1997 as charity number 1066272. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs The Stowe House Preservation Trust?
The Stowe House Preservation Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW W M FANE MA FCA OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Stowe House Preservation Trust operate?
The Stowe House Preservation Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Stowe House Preservation Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Stowe House Preservation Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1066272.
Details
BUCKINGHAM
MK18 5EH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Shpt
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated