Harewood House Trust Limited
Analysis
Harewood House Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in July 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02004021). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Harewood House Trust Limited reported income of £6.0m and spending of £5.6m, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £4.2m to £6.0m (+45%), an average of +9.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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, Harewood House Trust Limited sits at the 99th percentile: it is larger than about 99% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 98th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hampstead Theatre Limited (£6.0m), The City of Sheffield Theatre Trust (£6.0m) and The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (£6.0m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from trading 36%, charitable activities 36% and donations and legacies 28%. Charitable activities took 29% of spending and raising funds 70%. Reserves of £5.1m would cover about 11 months of spending at that rate. It employed 128 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 28%
- Charitable activities 36%
- Trading 36%
- Investments 0.8%
In the charity's own words
Preserving, for the public benefit, Harewood House, its grounds and collections. Promoting the study and appreciation of Harewood as a place of historic and cultural interest and natural beauty, including through events and exhibitions. Providing facilities for recreation, leisure and educational activities. Seeking sponsorship and undertaking fundraising activities to support the charity's work.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hampstead Theatre Limited | London | £6.0m |
| The City of Sheffield Theatre Trust | Sheffield | £6.0m |
| The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies | Oxford | £6.0m |
| The Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom | Plymouth | £6.1m |