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The Vindolanda Trust

The principal object of the charitable company is for the archaelogical excavation, conservation, preservation, public display, education and enjoyment of the Roman remains and artefacts at Vindolanda.

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Activities & Mission

The principal object of the charitable company is for the archaelogical excavation, conservation, preservation, public display, education and enjoyment of the Roman remains and artefacts at Vindolanda.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,926,605
Latest Expenditure
£2,290,532

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 65.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 83.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 26.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,074,404
Charitable Activities £1,038,213
Other Trading £741,850
Investments £72,138
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,905,514
Raising Funds £385,018
Governance £224,664
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
£2,926,605
£2,290,532£1,905,514£9,252,703£1,314,38344 / 539
2023
£2,654,782
£1,997,879£1,640,282£8,616,630£550,00040 / 416
2022
£1,757,263
£1,810,153£1,497,618£7,959,727£810,65038 / 501
2021
£1,650,790
£1,586,825£1,304,992£8,012,617£1,330,74032 / 195
2020
£1,361,817
£1,375,846£1,240,690£7,948,652£532,34836 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Vindolanda Trust

What does The Vindolanda Trust do?

The principal object of the charitable company is for the archaelogical excavation, conservation, preservation, public display, education and enjoyment of the Roman remains and artefacts at Vindolanda.

How much income did The Vindolanda Trust report in 2024?

The Vindolanda Trust reported total income of £2.93m and reported expenditure of £2.29m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Vindolanda Trust registered as a charity?

The Vindolanda Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 January 2015 as charity number 1159798. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Vindolanda Trust?

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

Where does The Vindolanda Trust operate?

The Vindolanda Trust operates in Northumberland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Vindolanda Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Vindolanda Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159798.

Details

Address
THE VINDOLANDA TRUST
CHESTERHOLM MUSEUM
WESTWOOD
HEXHAM
NE47 7JN
Registration Date
6 January 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5050677
Charity Number
1159798

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Trustees

Veryan Johnston Chair
Claire Webb
Dr Gillian Taylor
Dr Jacqui Huntley
Dr PETER RICHARD WILSON
Also governs 3 other charities
Fraser John Hunter
NIcola Iles
Patrick Chapman
Also governs 1 other charity
Rachel Sullivan
Richard Spencer

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14 May 2026
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