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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.

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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
£2,898,158
Latest Expenditure
£2,594,075

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £881,816
Charitable Activities £1,117,611
Other Trading £793,651
Investments £86,651
Other Income £18,429

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,272,707
Raising Funds £320,368
Governance £63,776
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,000

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
£2,898,158
£2,594,075£2,272,707£9,556,786£1,012,73946 / 540
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

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 2025?

The Vindolanda Trust reported total income of £2.90m and reported expenditure of £2.59m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Patrick Chapman. 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
6 January 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5050677
Charity Number
1159798

Trustees

Patrick Chapman Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Claire Webb
Dr Gillian Taylor
Dr Jacqui Huntley
Fraser John Hunter
NIcola Iles
Prof Trudi Buck
Rachel Sullivan
Richard Spencer

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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