THE NEW MECHANICS INSTITUTION PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED
Benefiting the people of the Swindon area by preserving the built heritage (of particular historical, architectural or constructional interest); by developing and operating facilities for the education, recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare; and providing activities supportive of community development, and of regeneration and renewal.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,789 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £95,662 to £72,804. The trustees confirm that the company is entitled to exemption from audit and that the accounts were prepared in accordance with the small companies regime. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were materially non-compliant.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Robert Stanley Wrightchair
- Aaron Luke Marchant
- Abigail Rockett
- Helen George
- ROBERT CHARLES BARRETT
- Sally Therese Cole
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £66k | £75k |
| 31/05/2024 | £323k | £337k |
| 31/05/2023 | £62k | £82k |
| 31/05/2022 | £58k | £61k |
| 31/05/2021 | £137k | £58k |
Common questions
Is THE NEW MECHANICS INSTITUTION PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,789 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £95,662 to £72,804. The trustees confirm that the company is entitled to exemption from audit and that the accounts were prepared in accordance with the small companies regime. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were materially non-compliant. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE NEW MECHANICS INSTITUTION PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE NEW MECHANICS INSTITUTION PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WILTSHIRE & SWINDON.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WILTSHIRE & SWINDON | FY2025 | £15k | Not specified in list |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/04/2025 | £250k | "The Railway Village Experience – Swindon. The project is located in the former “New Swindon” town square known today as Emlyn Square. It’s in the Heart of Swindon’s GWR Railway Village Conservation Area and where the Cricketers is located." |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/05/2019 | £10k | A New Community Cafe For Central Swindon |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/06/2018 | £34k | "Sharing Swindon's Story" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/04/2015 | £10k | Sustaining Swindon's traditional Children's Fete |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/05/2012 | £7k | SustainableExpansion+Develop TraditionalChildrenFete w/in annual SwindonCal |