WYMONDHAM ABBEY PRESERVATION TRUST
The object and activities the Trust are the preservation, repair, insurance, maintenance, improvement, upkeep, beautification, embellishment and reconstruction of the Wymondham Abbey in the County of Norfolk and of the monuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass, furniture, organs, ornaments, and chattels in such building.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £1,504,041 at the year end, with free reserves of £44,318. The trustees consider the year-end position satisfactory, noting that budgeted income and expenditure are sufficient to continue as a going concern despite a net loss on investments of £100,300.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Trustees that sufficient reserves should be retained that enable the charity to support its anticipated annual expenditure.”
“During the year, payments of £72,058 were made to Wymondham Abbey PCC towards roof repairs, floor repairs, lighting installations, boiler and heating repairs, CCTV and fire alarm servicing, alarm upgrades, inspection reports, website costs, insurance and marketing. A previously committed pledge towards the Abbey experience project of £46,788 was reversed in the year following a decision by the Trustees. In addition £10,425 was received by the charity from Wymondham Abbey PCC in respect of VAT reclaimed on payments previously made by the charity.”
Trustees
- DAVID LESLIE PENNELLchair
- CHRISTOPHER DAVID BROWN
- DIANA RALPHS
- Diana Margaret Grant
- JOHN FREDERICK DURRANT
- MICHAEL JAMES HALLS
- Rev ANDREW CHARLES RAPHAEL HAMMOND
- SALLY SEAMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £43k | £20k |
| 05/04/2024 | £44k | £101k |
| 05/04/2023 | £38k | £78k |
| 05/04/2022 | £51k | £22k |
| 05/04/2021 | £30k | £27k |
Common questions
Is WYMONDHAM ABBEY PRESERVATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £1,504,041 at the year end, with free reserves of £44,318. The trustees consider the year-end position satisfactory, noting that budgeted income and expenditure are sufficient to continue as a going concern despite a net loss on investments of £100,300. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.