BURGHLEY HOUSE PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED
Latest income
£16.0m
Latest spending
£15.6m
Registered
1969
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £8,972,912 for the year ended 31 January 2025, driven largely by significant revaluations of investment properties and land. Total reserves stood at £95,932,787, with unrestricted income funds of £11,188,402, providing a substantial financial base for ongoing charitable activities and future development projects.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: Over £60,000 — below the median for charities its size (£125k)
“The number of employees whose emoluments, as defined for taxation purposes, amounted to over £60,000 in the year was 10 (2024 - 10)” — page 45
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 10
“The number of employees whose emoluments, as defined for taxation purposes, amounted to over £60,000 in the year was 10 (2024 - 10)” — page 45
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: A level of reserves which will provide a stable base for the Charity’s continuing activities and enable the Charity to adjust to any significant change in financial resources through unplanned events, whilst ensuring that excessive funds are not accumulated. (held: £95.9m)
“The Governors policy is to maintain a level of reserves which will provide a stable base for the Charity’s continuing activities and enable the Charity to adjust to any significant change in financial resources through unplanned events, whilst ensuring that excessive funds are not accumulated.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Management and maintenance services charged to the Trustees of the 6th Marquess of Exeter Will Trust.
“Relative to the Deed of Apportionment agreed with the Trustees of the 6th Marquess of Exeter Will Trust, they were charged £19,450 (2024: £19,450) for management and maintenance services.” — page 47
“Rental income amounting to £13,500 (2024: £13,500) was received from The Trustees of the 6th Marquess of Exeter Will Trust during the year.” — page 47
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rental income received from the Trustees of the 6th Marquess of Exeter Will Trust.
“Relative to the Deed of Apportionment agreed with the Trustees of the 6th Marquess of Exeter Will Trust, they were charged £19,450 (2024: £19,450) for management and maintenance services.” — page 47
“Rental income amounting to £13,500 (2024: £13,500) was received from The Trustees of the 6th Marquess of Exeter Will Trust during the year.” — page 47
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Licence fee payable to the Trustees of the 6th Marquess of Exeter Will Trust by Burghley Horse Trials Limited.
“Relative to the Deed of Apportionment agreed with the Trustees of the 6th Marquess of Exeter Will Trust, they were charged £19,450 (2024: £19,450) for management and maintenance services.” — page 47
“Rental income amounting to £13,500 (2024: £13,500) was received from The Trustees of the 6th Marquess of Exeter Will Trust during the year.” — page 47
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/01/2025)
Total income
£16.0m
Total spending
£15.6m
Cost of raising funds
£11.1m
Reserves (reported)
£95.9m
Employees
116
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/08/2025)
Trustees
- Cressida Mary Hogg
- EDWARD GEORGE CLIVE
- EDWARD LEIGH-PEMBERTON
- Edward Mortimer Harley OBE
- JONATHON CHENEVIX-TRENCH
- Michael Reginald Parsons
- SIR GILES HENRY CHARLES FLOYD BT
- STUART RICHMOND-WATSON
- WILLIAM A OSWALD
- WILLIAM PARENTE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £16.0m | £15.6m |
| 31/01/2024 | £15.2m | £14.5m |
| 31/01/2023 | £13.7m | £13.3m |
| 31/01/2022 | £9.1m | £8.3m |
| 31/01/2021 | £8.0m | £7.8m |
Common questions
Is BURGHLEY HOUSE PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £8,972,912 for the year ended 31 January 2025, driven largely by significant revaluations of investment properties and land. Total reserves stood at £95,932,787, with unrestricted income funds of £11,188,402, providing a substantial financial base for ongoing charitable activities and future development projects. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of BURGHLEY HOUSE PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Over £60,000 band, and 10 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 30/01/2002 | £1.0m | "Burghley Brewhouse Project" |