The Landmark Trust
Analysis
The Landmark Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Maidenhead. It was registered in August 1965, 61 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Landmark Trust reported income of £20.0m and spending of £21.2m, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £20.1m to £20.0m (-0.1%), an average of +-0.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income dropped by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 86% 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 Landmark Trust sits at the 100th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 99th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Screenskills Limited (£20.0m), Theatre Royal (Norwich) Trust Limited (£20.2m) and London Transport Museum Limited (£19.9m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 77% and donations and legacies 20%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £2.6m. Charitable activities took 95% of spending and raising funds 3.1%. Reserves of £3.0m would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 497 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 6.9%
- Legacies 13%
- Charitable activities 77%
- Other 3.2%
In the charity's own words
Acquires smaller historic buildings that are at risk and in some way significant. These are restored to the highest standards of conservation using traditional materials and skills whose survival is thus also supported. Anyone can stay in the restored buildings to learn about their significance in time and place, giving them a sustainable future. Public Open Days provide further public access.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Screenskills Limited | London | £20.0m |
| Theatre Royal (Norwich) Trust Limited | Norwich | £20.2m |
| London Transport Museum Limited | London | £19.9m |
| Chichester Festival Theatre | Chichester | £20.2m |