THE GIBBERD GARDEN TRUST
The maintenance of the house and grounds as designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd, opening to the public and the education and promotion of public knowledge and understanding of architecture.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £20,611 for the period ended 31 March 2025, reducing its unrestricted reserves from £185,327 to £164,716. The trustees have confirmed that the audit requirement does not apply and an independent examiner was appointed. The balance sheet shows fixed assets of £147,607 after deducting a restricted Heritage Fund Lottery Grant of £285,000.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Michael Ralph Danverschair
- ANTHONY JOHN EVANS
- Dr David Alexander Farningham
- Linda Antoine Hilton
- Matthew Christopher Dickin
- Patricia Marion Ruth Mountsteven
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £80k | £96k |
| 31/03/2024 | £92k | £108k |
| 31/03/2023 | £114k | £93k |
| 31/03/2022 | £90k | £87k |
| 31/03/2021 | £84k | £65k |
Common questions
Is THE GIBBERD GARDEN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £20,611 for the period ended 31 March 2025, reducing its unrestricted reserves from £185,327 to £164,716. The trustees have confirmed that the audit requirement does not apply and an independent examiner was appointed. The balance sheet shows fixed assets of £147,607 after deducting a restricted Heritage Fund Lottery Grant of £285,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/03/2006 | £3k | "This Registered Charity Restore And Maintain A House And Garden As Designed And Laid Out By Sir Fredrick Gibberd. They Are Open To The Publi" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2006 | £3k | Arboretum |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/10/1998 | £559k | "Harlow, Gibberd Garden" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/05/1997 | £8k | "Harlow, The Gibberd Garden, Restoration Plan" |