The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley

Registered charity 254185 Registered since 1967

Operates: Lincolnshire

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Board DNA

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7
trustees on the board
11y median 11y
average tenure
11y
longest tenure
1
trustees past 6 years
12.4y
average years in governance
2 vs 3 portfolio
first-time trustees
2
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Arts/culture/heritage/science 7Education/training 7Accommodation/housing 3General Charitable Purposes 1Religious Activities 1

Commercial experience

Construction 2Arts and leisure 1Business services 1

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Contact

Emailalison.giddings@burghley.co.uk
Phone01780752075
AddressBURGHLEY ESTATE OFFICE, 61 HIGH STREET, ST. MARTINS, STAMFORD, PE9 2LQ

Finances

£7,491 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£7,012£8,531
2022£7,147£8,768
2023£7,290£6,499
2024£7,290£7,410
2025£7,491£8,350

What it does

What

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Who

Children/young People

How

Makes Grants To IndividualsMakes Grants To Organisations

Charitable objects

(1)AFTER PAYMENT OF ANY EXPENSES OF ADMINISTRATION, THE TRUSTEES SHALL APPLY THE NET INCOME OF THE CHARITY IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS:- (A)IN AWARDING TO BENEFICIARIES BURSARIES OR MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES TENABLE AT ANY SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OR OTHER INSTITUTIONS HIGHER OR FURTHER (INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL OR TECHNICAL) EDUCATION APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES. (B)IN PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE PURCHASE OF TOOLS, INSTRUMENTS OR BOOKS TO ENABLE BENEFICIARIES TO BETTER PURSUE THEIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AT SUCH INSTITUTIONS REFERRED TO IN (A) ABOVE. (C)IN PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENABLE BENEFICIARIES TO STUDY MUSIC OR OTHER ARTS. (D)IN AWARDING MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES TO ENABLE BENEFICIARIES TO TRAVEL ABROAD TO PURSUE THEIR EDUCATION. (E)IN OTHERWISE PROMOTING THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING (INCLUDING TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT) OF BENEFICIARIES. (F)FOR ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE PERMITTED BY THE DEED OF TRUST OF 20 FEBRUARY 1605.

Governing document: DEED OF 20TH FEBRUARY 1605 (PR VOL 24 PAGE 145) AND REGULATIONS AS AMENDED 1952 AND 1967 AND 1991

Trustees (7)

7trustees
54median age
0aged 70+

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