LONDON HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST LTD
Registered charity 1017579 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HERITAGE OF LONDON TRUST OPERATIONS LIMITED, HOLTOP
To preserve on behalf of the townspeople of Greater London and of the nation at large buildings of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest.The charity achieves this by working with local authorities, statutory bodies, grant and loan giving agencies to take on, restore, repair and refurbish buildings at risk to bring them back into beneficial use.
Causes: Environment/conservation/heritage · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £201,656 for the year, funded by designated reserves, restricted reserves, and unrestricted funds. While unrestricted reserves of £173,631 meet the stated policy target of six months' operating costs, the charity acknowledges a challenging economic environment and a reliance on short-term grants that are not guaranteed beyond the current period.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Grants, donations and other income (48% of income)
“Grant income totalled £59k (2024: £139k), advisory and other income totalled £49k (£30k) and investment income was £7k (2024: £6k).” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: not less than 6 months’ worth of operating costs (held: £174k)
“As well as designated funds, unrestricted funds should be held which equate to not less than 6 months’ worth of operating costs, to ensure that we can continue our activities as sources of finance are identified.” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Services purchased from SPAB, a charity of which Trustee Georgina Nayler is also a Trustee. The Trustee did not participate in the decision.
“Georgina Nayler MBE is a Trustee of London Historic Buildings Trust and of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB). During the year, £1,800 (2024: £6,300) of services were purchased from SPAB. In line with the conflict of interest policy described in the Trustees report, Georgina Nayler did not participate in the decision to make these purchases.” — page 30
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
4 registered titlesin England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (4 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout London
Income and spending
Common questions
Is LONDON HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £201,656 for the year, funded by designated reserves, restricted reserves, and unrestricted funds. While unrestricted reserves of £173,631 meet the stated policy target of six months' operating costs, the charity acknowledges a challenging economic environment and a reliance on short-term grants that are not guaranteed beyond the current period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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