TREBAH GARDEN TRUST
Registered charity 1000067 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
To preserve enhance and re-create for the education and enjoyment of the public the gardens of Trebah, Mawnan Smith, Cornwall, and other such properties for which the Trust may accept responsibility.To promote the education of the public on matters connected with the arts and sciences of garden land.
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Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £330,012 for the year ended 31 January 2026, with unrestricted reserves totaling £5,913,087. The trustees report a strong financial position and adequate cash resources, noting no material uncertainties regarding going concern. The charity's stated reserves policy target is to cover at least six months of staff and operating costs, which equates to £958,000.
Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six months of staff and operating costs (held: £5.9m)
“The Charity’s reserve policy has the aim of accumulating sufficient cash reserves to cover at least 6 months staff and operating costs (on 31 January 2026 this equates to £958,000).” — page 10
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Trebah Enterprises Limited
“The Council of Management, excluding seconded members, are also the directors of the wholly owned trading subsidiary, Trebah Enterprises Limited.” — page 5
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by BK Plus Audit Limited. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/01/2026)
Cost of raising funds
£1.7m
Reported reserves equal ~5.3 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Other trading activities (58% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 58.7% of total income — above the 90th percentile for charities its size (median 5.2%) (benchmarks).
- ROBERT DUDLEY COOKEchair
- Amanda Stratford · trustee of 2 other charities
- CHARLES ROBERT RICHARDSON
- Claire Vickers
- David Wood
- Dr Nina Khaira
- HARRY STEPHEN BRADSHAW
- Jonathan David William Cunliffe
- Michael Harvey
- RAYMOND FREDERICK TOWNSEND
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Cornwall
Income and spending
Common questions
Is TREBAH GARDEN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £330,012 for the year ended 31 January 2026, with unrestricted reserves totaling £5,913,087. The trustees report a strong financial position and adequate cash resources, noting no material uncertainties regarding going concern. The charity's stated reserves policy target is to cover at least six months of staff and operating costs, which equates to £958,000. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by BK Plus Audit Limited.
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