Heritage Education Trust
Analysis
Heritage Education Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lincoln. It was registered in July 1987, 39 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02080758). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Heritage Education Trust reported income of £27k and spending of £34k, spending 124% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £50k to £27k (-45%), an average of -14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 121%. Over the whole period it spent 69% 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, Heritage Education Trust 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 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sheppey Entertainments Association (£27k), South Chiltern Choral Society (£27k) and Swanage Musical Theatre Company (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
In depth appraisal of educational facilities and activities at heritage sites. Assessment and consultancy, followed by a report with site specific recommendations. High standards recognised by Sandford Award.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sheppey Entertainments Association | Sheerness | £27k |
| South Chiltern Choral Society | Reading | £27k |
| Swanage Musical Theatre Company | Swanage | £27k |
| Act One | Loughborough | £27k |