THE NORFOLK HERITAGE FLEET TRUST
Registered charity 1052303 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE HUNTER FLEET
To education of the public by the provision of facilities for sail training and to maintain, promote, restore, conserve, and develop historic and traditional sailing craft.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of a £763 decrease for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total funds carried forward at £542,589. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis. The charity's reserves policy targets a level equivalent to 6 months of expenditure, approximately £225,000, against which the current expendable reserves of £196,821 are below the stated target.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: 6 months expenditure, which amounts to approximately £225,000 (held: £197k)
“It is the long term intention of the Directors to build up the reserves within the General Fund and the Repair Fund to a level equivalent to 6 months expenditure, which amounts to approximately £225,000.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: 21
“During the year management fees of £240,000 (2024 - £239,150) were paid from Hunter's Fleet Limited, the trading subsidiary, to the Trust.” — page 41
“R H Neate, a Trustee of the Trust, is also a Partner of Forvis Mazars LLP. During the year the Trust received a donation of £1,000 (2024 - £Nil) from Forvis Mazars LLP.” — page 41
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: 21
“During the year management fees of £240,000 (2024 - £239,150) were paid from Hunter's Fleet Limited, the trading subsidiary, to the Trust.” — page 41
“R H Neate, a Trustee of the Trust, is also a Partner of Forvis Mazars LLP. During the year the Trust received a donation of £1,000 (2024 - £Nil) from Forvis Mazars LLP.” — page 41
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: 21
“During the year management fees of £240,000 (2024 - £239,150) were paid from Hunter's Fleet Limited, the trading subsidiary, to the Trust.” — page 41
“R H Neate, a Trustee of the Trust, is also a Partner of Forvis Mazars LLP. During the year the Trust received a donation of £1,000 (2024 - £Nil) from Forvis Mazars LLP.” — page 41
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Hunter's Fleet Limited
“The Trust's wholly owned subsidiary Hunter's Fleet Limited carried out non-charitable trading activities for the Trust and was incorporated on 12 February 1996.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Hunter's Yard Ludham (matched by registered charity number).
Property (HM Land Registry)
2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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- REVEREND NEVILLE HOLBERY KHAMBATTAchair
- Dr Richard James Allen Cadman
- James Edward Jack
- REBECCA ELIZABETH SMITH
- Robert Neate
- Roger Brian Long
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Norfolk · Suffolk
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE NORFOLK HERITAGE FLEET TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of a £763 decrease for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total funds carried forward at £542,589. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis. The charity's reserves policy targets a level equivalent to 6 months of expenditure, approximately £225,000, against which the current expendable reserves of £196,821 are below the stated target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE NORFOLK HERITAGE FLEET TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE NORFOLK HERITAGE FLEET TRUST as a grant recipient include Norwich Freemen's Charity, THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY, ALAN BOSWELL GROUP CHARITABLE TRUST.
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