THE CHOLMONDELEY GARDENS TRUST

Registration #1134333 · Registered

info@houghtonhall.com

HOUGHTON HALL HOUGHTON PE31 6UE

62
out of 100
Good Standing

The preservation of the walled garden at Houghton Hall and gardens at Cholmondeley Castle. The advancement of education for the public benefit of the historic and horticultural importance of the gardens and such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community.

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About THE CHOLMONDELEY GARDENS TRUST

THE CHOLMONDELEY GARDENS TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1134333). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 62/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE CHOLMONDELEY GARDENS TRUST reported a total income of £305,378 and total expenditure of £653,851, a spending ratio of 214% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE CHOLMONDELEY GARDENS TRUST describes its activities as follows: The preservation of the walled garden at Houghton Hall and gardens at Cholmondeley Castle. The advancement of education for the public benefit of the historic and horticultural importance of the gardens and such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. 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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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £653,851 vs income £305,378 — ratio 2.1x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health5 / 25
Filing History & Transparency17 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 214.1% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£305,378£653,851214%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026