SOMERSET HOUSE TRUST

About SOMERSET HOUSE TRUST

SOMERSET HOUSE TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1063640). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), SOMERSET HOUSE TRUST reported a total income of £25,257,000 and total expenditure of £27,033,000, a spending ratio of 107% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, SOMERSET HOUSE TRUST describes its activities as follows: Somerset House Trust was established in 1997 to enhance the education of the public by the provision of a centre for the arts and to maintain the buildings for the benefit of the local and international community as an example of English national heritage. At its heart lies a creative community of innovative businesses and social enterprises which contribute to the vibrancy and energy of the site. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for SOMERSET HOUSE TRUST. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 107.0% of income spent on charitable work