The Surrey Historic Buildings Trust Limited
Analysis
The Surrey Historic Buildings Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in January 1980, 46 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01469964). It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Surrey Historic Buildings Trust Limited reported income of £19k and spending of £17k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £17k to £19k (+9.8%), an average of +2.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Surrey Historic Buildings Trust Limited sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Lamorbey Residents Association (£19k), Church and Causeway Estate Charity (£19k) and Meldon Viaduct Company Limited (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To preserve for the benefit of the public such of the historical architectural or constructional heritage as may exist in Surrey in the form of buildings, gardens, plant, machinery or monuments. The Trust may purchase, sell or restore buildings, make grants and provide advice to owners, work in conjunction with public or charitable bodies and foster interest by way of visits and lectures.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Lamorbey Residents Association | Kent | £19k |
| Church and Causeway Estate Charity | Cambridge | £19k |
| Meldon Viaduct Company Limited | Exeter | £19k |
| Lavender Line Preservation Society | Uckfield | £19k |