The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Historic Churches Trust
Analysis
The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Historic Churches Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in December 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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 makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Historic Churches Trust reported income of £304k and spending of £240k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 49%. Over the whole period it spent 28% 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 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Historic Churches Trust sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Village Hall and Walled Garden Charity (£304k), Apollo Music Projects (£305k) and Severn Centre Trust Ltd (£304k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To raise funds, and co-operate with other grant-making bodies, to make funds available for the restoration, preservation, repair and reconstruction of historic churches and chapels. To secure funds from the Trust's Supporters, from an annual sponsored bike ride and other fund-raising events. Educational and other events for Supporters: Study Day; Church Tours.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Village Hall and Walled Garden Charity | Cornwall | £304k |
| Apollo Music Projects | London | £305k |
| Severn Centre Trust Ltd | Leominster | £304k |
| Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours | London | £305k |