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English Heritage Annual Report 2024/25

The English Heritage Trust's Annual Report 2024/25 covers a year in which the charity cared for over 400 historic monuments, buildings and places and brought the story of England to life for millions of visitors, including the opening of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings. It contains the Acting Chair's foreword, objectives and activities, the strategic report and financial review, principal risks, energy and environmental sustainability, structure and governance, and the audited financial statements.

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English Heritage is the charity that cares for more than 400 historic sites across England, from Stonehenge and Hadrian's Wall to castles, abbeys and historic houses, and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

Key Metrics

400+ historic sites in its care
Nearly 5.75 million visitors welcomed to our sites in 2024/25
Over 190,000 school-age children experienced our sites on over 4,800 school visits

Key Outcomes

  • Historic places conserved and opened to the public
  • Millions of visitors engaged with the story of England
  • Progress on energy and environmental sustainability

Geography

England

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