The Zurbaran Trust
Also known as: Urban Zurbaran
The charity was formed to acquire from the Church Commissioners a collection of paintings by the Spanish artist Zurbaran, and in conjunction with her sister charity, The Auckland Castle Trust (Charity Reg:1146219), to enable these paintings to be seen by the general public.It also owns other paintings, furniture and artefacts that form part of the permanent exhibition at Auckland Castle
Activities & Mission
The charity was formed to acquire from the Church Commissioners a collection of paintings by the Spanish artist Zurbaran, and in conjunction with her sister charity, The Auckland Castle Trust (Charity Reg:1146219), to enable these paintings to be seen by the general public.It also owns other paintings, furniture and artefacts that form part of the permanent exhibition at Auckland Castle
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,061,202 | £190,787 | £190,787 | £32,289,511 | £44,404 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,488,112 | £290,847 | £290,847 | £31,419,100 | £378,590 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,502,126 | £307,120 | £307,120 | £29,221,835 | £56,952 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,787,981 | £276,672 | £276,672 | £26,026,829 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,989,796 | £292,015 | £292,015 | £25,515,520 | £398,588 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Zurbaran Trust
What does The Zurbaran Trust do?
The charity was formed to acquire from the Church Commissioners a collection of paintings by the Spanish artist Zurbaran, and in conjunction with her sister charity, The Auckland Castle Trust (Charity Reg:1146219), to enable these paintings to be seen by the general public.It also owns other paintings, furniture and artefacts that form part of the permanent exhibition at Auckland Castle
How much income did The Zurbaran Trust report in 2025?
The Zurbaran Trust reported total income of £1.06m and reported expenditure of £191k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Zurbaran Trust?
The Zurbaran Trust has a program ratio of 18.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Zurbaran Trust registered as a charity?
The Zurbaran Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 2012 as charity number 1146437. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs The Zurbaran Trust?
The Zurbaran Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is JONATHAN GARNIER RUFFER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Zurbaran Trust operate?
The Zurbaran Trust operates in Durham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Zurbaran Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Zurbaran Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146437.
Details
BISHOP AUCKLAND
County Durham
DL14 7JF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Urban Zurbaran
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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