BURGHLEY HOUSE PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED

The Burghley House Preservation Trust Limited was established as a charity in 1969 by the Sixth Marquess of Exeter for the advancement of historic and aesthetic education and the preservation of buildings of national importance, and in particular the preservation and showing of Burghley House near Stamford. The charity raises its income from charging an admission fee to visitors and running events and other commercial activities at the House. In addition the charity owns a significant investment property portfolio based around the Stamford area. The charity's activities also include the management of the Burghley Estate, which includes Burghley House, farmland, woodland, and a property portfolio. The charity's objectives include the preservation of buildings of national importance, and the charity is permitted to carry out its activities with a view to conserving the environment of land and buildings owned by the Charity. The annual surplus is used to repair, restore and maintain the fabric of the buildings at Burghley House and the important collection of works of art and furniture that they contain.