English Heritage - Funding

Funding

English Heritage is a non-departmental public body, or quango, with most of its funding derived from taxation. In 2010-2011, English Heritage had a total income of £184.7 million. Of this, 70% came from government through grant-in-aid. Earned income of £49.8m accounted for 27% of revenue – £14.3m from property admissions; £12.1m from catering and retail; £18.8m from membership; and £4.7m from other sources. The balance came from donations and grants.

Following the budget review in October 2010, the Government announced a 32% cut in the grant to English Heritage. Since 1997 it has received cuts in its grant-in-aid settlement, resulting in a real terms reduction of £130m.