MARTHA TRUST HEREFORD LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £344,417 for the year ended 31 March 2023, resulting in total net assets of £9,146,618. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of holding at least 12 months of expenditure, with undesignated free reserves standing at £3,185,259. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to hold at least 12 months of expenditure within reserves.” — page 4
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Martha House: Good
- Sophie House: Good
Trustees
- MR R E L SMITHchair
- ALASTAIR CHARLES STEWART
- LUCINDA MARIE MILLICENT SHARP SMITH
- MR W SOMERS
- SARAH JOSEPHINE SHARP-SMITH
- SUSAN FRANCES SMITH BA HONS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £5.2m | £5.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £4.9m | £5.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £4.7m | £4.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £4.4m | £4.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £4.2m | £4.4m |
Common questions
Is MARTHA TRUST HEREFORD LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £344,417 for the year ended 31 March 2023, resulting in total net assets of £9,146,618. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of holding at least 12 months of expenditure, with undesignated free reserves standing at £3,185,259. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Thorne Widgery Accountancy Ltd.