GUILD OF ST MARY'S CENTRE LICHFIELD
The charity provides and operates a visual and performing arts venue that is affordable and accessible for all. It provides a vibrant and engaging museum and Treasury display of silver together with inspirational education and arts experiences and access to SCC Local Records digitally. Several thousand photographs of local historical interest are available for public viewing.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £537,816 while total expenditure rose to £611,387, resulting in a net deficit of £73,571 for the year. Unrestricted reserves decreased from £1,177,632 to £1,090,588, though the charity maintains significant fixed assets related to its building redevelopment project. The Trustees confirm the organization is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources to continue for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The aim is to build unrestricted designated building repairs reserves for meeting, or at least contributing towards, the costs of repairing and maintaining the building as such repair and maintenance is an obligation of the Guild by virtue of the lease for the St Mary's Centre building between the Diocese of Lichfield and the Guild”
“During the year, the charity recharged £17,250 (2023 - £12,250) of costs to its subsidiary company, St. Mary's Centre Lichfield (Shops) Limited, on an actual usage basis. At the balance sheet date, the subsidiary owed the Guild £69,568 (2023 - £89,545)” — page 45
“Also, during the year, the charity received a grant of £2,500 (2023 - £3,462) from Lichfield Conduit Lands, a charity at which a trustee of the Guild is also a trustee.” — page 45
“During the year, the charity recharged £17,250 (2023 - £12,250) of costs to its subsidiary company, St. Mary's Centre Lichfield (Shops) Limited, on an actual usage basis. At the balance sheet date, the subsidiary owed the Guild £69,568 (2023 - £89,545)” — page 45
“Also, during the year, the charity received a grant of £2,500 (2023 - £3,462) from Lichfield Conduit Lands, a charity at which a trustee of the Guild is also a trustee.” — page 45
“St. Mary's Centre Lichfield (Shops) Limited is a wholly owned trading subsidiary undertaking.” — page 11
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- NICHOLAS GEORGE SEDGWICKchair
- Alison Louise Lancaster
- Andrew Brian Sims
- Andrew Francis Smith
- Colin Peter Ablitt
- Douglas McBain Armour
- John Douglas James
- Maggi Huckfield
- Matthew John Garfield
- Simon Horton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £618k | £734k |
| 31/12/2024 | £538k | £611k |
| 31/12/2023 | £432k | £514k |
| 31/12/2022 | £371k | £469k |
| 31/12/2021 | £363k | £349k |
Common questions
Is GUILD OF ST MARY'S CENTRE LICHFIELD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £537,816 while total expenditure rose to £611,387, resulting in a net deficit of £73,571 for the year. Unrestricted reserves decreased from £1,177,632 to £1,090,588, though the charity maintains significant fixed assets related to its building redevelopment project. The Trustees confirm the organization is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources to continue for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GUILD OF ST MARY'S CENTRE LICHFIELD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GUILD OF ST MARY'S CENTRE LICHFIELD as a grant recipient include THE PILGRIM TRUST, HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PILGRIM TRUST | FY2024 | £6k | Repair works to the tower and bells to enable a bell ringing learning centre to be set up. |
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/05/2020 | £19k | "COVID19 The Guild of St Mary's Centre Lichfield" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 19/12/2016 | £39k | "Revitalisation of St Mary's" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/03/2006 | £4k | St Mary's Centre Silver Jubilee |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/06/1999 | £98k | "St Marys Centre, Lichfield Phase III" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 10/03/1997 | £61k | "St Mary's Restoration Appeal" |