WHEAL MARTYN TRUST LTD
Registered charity 1001838 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CHINA CLAY COUNTRY PARK, ST AUSTELL CHINA CLAY MUSEUM LIMITED
The charity is established to secure for the benefit of the public the preservation and maintenance of features and objects of historical interest in the area of St. Austell and the surrounding districts of Cornwall including the provision of an industrial museum relating to the China clay industry.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,647 for the year, with total reserves increasing to £1,689,859. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £130,332 exceed the stated policy target of £100,000, and the auditor has concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: £100,000 (held: £130k)
“The Trustees have agreed to maintain the reserves target at £100,000. This is in response to the continued economic concerns affecting the tourism industry in Cornwall and the significant roadworks occurring in year which may have a detrimental impact on visitor numbers. These reserves will cover core operating costs for at least two months, lease commitments and an allowance for unbudgeted costs or a downturn in income. The reserves target relates to the unrestricted free reserves only and excludes fixed assets.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity has taken advantage of the exemption which is available under Financial Reporting Standard 102 to not disclose transactions with its parent charitable company and other wholly owned subsidiaries, as the company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of South West Lakes Trust.
“The charity has taken advantage of the exemption which is available under Financial Reporting Standard 102 to not disclose transactions with its parent charitable company and other wholly owned subsidiaries, as the company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of South West Lakes Trust.” — page 42
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Wheal Martyn Enterprises Limited
“The charity’s wholly-owned trading subsidiary ‘Wheal Martyn Enterprises Limited’, registered in England, Company No. 02599839, conducted non-charitable trading.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by PKF Francis Clark. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 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 31/01/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£203k
Reported reserves equal ~2.6 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
- JOHN WOODchair
- Jacqueline Swain
- MALCOLM BELL · trustee of 1 other charity
- SOUTH WEST LAKES TRUST
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Cornwall
Income and spending
Common questions
Is WHEAL MARTYN TRUST LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,647 for the year, with total reserves increasing to £1,689,859. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £130,332 exceed the stated policy target of £100,000, and the auditor has concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PKF Francis Clark.
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