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Totnes Heritage Trust

Also known as: St. Mary's Totnes Heritage Trust

The Trust raises funds to enable publicly important heritage restoration and conservation works to take place in the town of Totnes, Devon, as well as promoting the development of heritage community engagement projects, within the town. The first, and primary, project of the Trust is the restoration and development of St. Mary's Parish Church and its surrounding churchyard.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust raises funds to enable publicly important heritage restoration and conservation works to take place in the town of Totnes, Devon, as well as promoting the development of heritage community engagement projects, within the town. The first, and primary, project of the Trust is the restoration and development of St. Mary's Parish Church and its surrounding churchyard.

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
£12,250
Latest Expenditure
£11,080

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 90.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 90.4%
Expenditure as % of income

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£12,250
£11,0800 / 0
2023
£12,510
£43,5850 / 0
2022
£12,877
£2,5270 / 3
2021
£39,593
£9,6010 / 10
2020
£2,849
£5,0290 / 9

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Totnes Heritage Trust

What does Totnes Heritage Trust do?

The Trust raises funds to enable publicly important heritage restoration and conservation works to take place in the town of Totnes, Devon, as well as promoting the development of heritage community engagement projects, within the town. The first, and primary, project of the Trust is the restoration and development of St. Mary's Parish Church and its surrounding churchyard.

How much income did Totnes Heritage Trust report in 2024?

Totnes Heritage Trust reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Totnes Heritage Trust registered as a charity?

Totnes Heritage Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 2019 as charity number 1182256. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Totnes Heritage Trust?

Totnes Heritage Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN PERCY BIRCH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Totnes Heritage Trust operate?

Totnes Heritage Trust operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Totnes Heritage Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Totnes Heritage Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182256.

Details

Address
GOLDEN OCTOBER
JUBILEE ROAD
TOTNES
TQ9 5BP
Registration Date
28 February 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5127944
Charity Number
1182256

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Trustees

JOHN PERCY BIRCH Chair
Alexander Ringsmith
EMILY HARRIET PRICE
Also governs 1 other charity
GEORGINA ALLEN
John Malcolm Anderson
Lynne Jennifer Birch
Penny Martin
Zoe Caroline Trevor

Also Known As

  • St. Mary's Totnes Heritage Trust
  • Totnes Heritage Trust

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