Valley Heritage

Preserve historical, architectural, constructional and natural or scientific heritage may exist in or near to the Rossendale Valley in Lancashire (in the form of buildings of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest or ancient monuments and otherwise as shall be consistent with Valley Heritage's objects).Advance the education of the public in heritage.

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Activities & Mission

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

Bury Calderdale Lancashire Rochdale

Financial Information

Latest Income

£105,025

Latest Expenditure

£121,643

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 89% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £561,802

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

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 2025.

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
2025	£105,025	£121,643				0 / 10
2024	£71,649	£87,938				0 / 11
2023	£518,905	£561,802	£561,802	£251,015	£20,997	1 / 20
2022	£449,905	£458,189				0 / 20
2021	£122,341	£74,464				0 / 5

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Frequently asked questions about Valley Heritage

What does Valley Heritage do?

How much income did Valley Heritage report in 2025?

Valley Heritage reported total income of £105k and reported expenditure of £122k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Valley Heritage registered as a charity?

Valley Heritage was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 December 2015 as charity number 1164935. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Valley Heritage?

Valley Heritage is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Michael Anderson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Valley Heritage operate?

Valley Heritage operates across 4 areas: Bury, Calderdale, Lancashire and Rochdale.

Is Valley Heritage a registered charity?

Yes — Valley Heritage is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164935.