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Covent Garden Area Trust

C G A T

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
299874
Status
Registered
Registered
Aug. 4, 1988
Legal form
Charitable company
Company number
02280893

Address

Address
Covent Garden Area Trust
2nd floor 20 Bedford Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2E 9HP

Activities

The Covent Garden Area Trust is a charity set up on the abolition of the Greater London Council. Its objects include the conservation of the Covent Garden Area, its architectural character, its buildings and features of historical or architectural interest. By virtue of its 150 year lease, it exercises powers over changes of use and alterations to key buildings known as "the Protected Lands".

Objects: (1) To Acquire From The London Residuary Body A Freehold Or Leasehold Interest Or Interests In Certain Properties Situated In The Area Of Central London Bounded By Kingsway, Aldwych, High Holborn, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road And The Strand For The Purpose Of Care, Conservation, Maintenance, Protection And Enhancement Of The Properties. (2) The Conservation Of Th Covent Garden Area And Its Architectural Character, Its Buildings And Features Of Historical Or Architectural Interest And The Development Of Its Special Qualities In The Public Interest Including The Preservation Of The Mix Of Residential, Business And Other Uses Which Characterises The Area. For Further Details See Clause 3 Of Memorandum.

Classification

How
Other Charitable Activities
What
Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
The General Public/mankind

Geography

Area of benefit
See Objects
Local Authority
Camden, City Of Westminster

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £193,385 £123,064
March 31, 2024 £177,940 £129,172
March 31, 2023 £152,590 £103,949
March 31, 2022 £143,892 £87,428
March 31, 2021 £122,714 £55,724

Trustees

Name Appointed
Andrew Christopher Caruso April 7, 2026
Christopher John Mason Feb. 12, 2019
Elizabeth Ann Bax Dec. 8, 2016
Faye Watson Davies April 7, 2021
Joanna Louise Chambers July 7, 2009
James Francis Patrick Monahan Nov. 26, 2019
Jeannine Saba Jan. 10, 2023
Mark Shearer Feb. 12, 2019
Paul Velluet Nov. 27, 2018
Peter James Scutt Jan. 7, 2025
Stewart Carroll Jan. 10, 2023
Terence Alban Sharrott Jan. 7, 2025
Thomas Robert Campbell Feb. 28, 2025