The Archbishop's Palace Conservation Trust
Analysis
The Archbishop's Palace Conservation Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sevenoaks. It was registered in June 2017, 9 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 incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2026, The Archbishop's Palace Conservation Trust reported income of £11k and spending of £19k, spending 168% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2026, income fell from £202k to £11k (-94%), an average of -51% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income dropped by 74%. Over the whole period it spent 105% 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, The Archbishop's Palace Conservation Trust sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 34% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Axe Valley Heritage Association (£11k), St Joseph's Primary School Fairview Road Parent Teacher Association (£11k) and Briantspuddle Village Hall (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The aims of the charity are to@I. Have the freedom to maintain and develop the Archbishop's Palace buildings and their grounds.II. Assemble the talents, finance and management skills to build and manage a self-sustaining centre for the dissemination of knowledge about our Tudor and our Valley?s heritage. III. Develop a lasting heritage landmark within the Sevenoaks region.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Axe Valley Heritage Association | Devon | £11k |
| St Joseph's Primary School Fairview Road Parent Teacher Association | Prenton | £11k |
| Briantspuddle Village Hall | Dorchester | £11k |
| The Orchard | Addlestone | £11k |