Wycombe Heritage and Arts Trust
Analysis
Wycombe Heritage and Arts Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in High Wycombe. It was registered in January 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08783933). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Wycombe Heritage and Arts Trust reported income of £246k and spending of £269k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £510k to £246k (-52%), an average of -17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 47%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Wycombe Heritage and Arts Trust sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The English Association (£245k), Gloucester History Trust (£246k) and Sounduk Arts (£245k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide a well-managed and accessible collection that reflects the material culture of communities across Wycombe District in an enjoyable, friendly, safe and surprising environment that actively encourages life-long learning for all.To strengthen partnerships internally and externally, in order to promote the Museum as a valuable resource for the community visitors and heritage specialists.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The English Association | London | £245k |
| Gloucester History Trust | Gloucestershire | £246k |
| Sounduk Arts | Bristol | £245k |
| Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies | London | £246k |