The Vinehill Trust

Also known as: The Hamish Ogston Foundation

Supporting health, heritage and music in the UK and abroad through grant making.

Activities & Mission

Supporting health, heritage and music in the UK and abroad through grant making.

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

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£14,040,177

Latest Expenditure

£2,928,265

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 19.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 6% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 47% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 27.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 10% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £425,055

Other Income £13,615,122

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,710,713

Raising Funds £217,552

Governance £579,259

Grants to Institutions £2,131,454

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£14,040,177	£2,928,265	£2,710,713	£19,686,138	£19,686,138	0 / 3
2023	£35,247,960	£29,100,939	£29,100,939	£5,655,095	£5,655,095	0 / 3
2022	£1,584,219	£10,160,098	£10,160,098	-£545,094	£499,977	0 / 0
2021	£11,629,240	£6,523,555	£6,523,555	£7,804,966	£7,804,966	0 / 7
2020	£2,621,336	£1,137,584	£1,137,584	£1,506,843	£1,506,843	0 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Vinehill Trust

What does The Vinehill Trust do?

Supporting health, heritage and music in the UK and abroad through grant making.

How much income did The Vinehill Trust report in 2024?

The Vinehill Trust reported total income of £14.04m and reported expenditure of £2.93m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Vinehill Trust?

The Vinehill Trust has a program ratio of 19.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Vinehill Trust registered as a charity?

The Vinehill Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 October 2019 as charity number 1185978. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Vinehill Trust?

The Vinehill Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alistair Wood. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Vinehill Trust operate?

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

Is The Vinehill Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Vinehill Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185978.