THE OLD MEETING HOUSE TRUST
OPERATION OF HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE. PROVISION OF ARTS EVENTS AND FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity received a substantial legacy of £1.92 million, resulting in a net income of £1.84 million and unrestricted reserves of £1.97 million. Per the trustees' report, the underlying trading business incurred a loss of approximately £60,000, though cash terms were improved by non-cash depreciation. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of three months of operating costs, which it currently exceeds significantly.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have set a level equivalent to three months of operating costs for the organisation as a desired level of reserve.” — page 8
“Donations of £1,055 (2024: £18,619) were made by Trustees to the charity during the year.” — page 33
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Adrian Hamilton
- Angela Gilbert
- Christopher Belsom
- Duncan Collins
- Gill Garbutt
- Harry Gascoyne
- JOHN RICHARD LANE LLB AKC
- MARTIN VANDER WEYER
- Neil Bell
- Nicholas Lee Vernon
- Nicola Hutchinson
- Stephen Arnold
- THE HON JAKE DUNCOMBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.2m | £341k |
| 31/03/2024 | £305k | £328k |
| 31/03/2023 | £268k | £322k |
| 31/03/2022 | £263k | £278k |
| 31/03/2021 | £204k | £170k |
Common questions
Is THE OLD MEETING HOUSE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity received a substantial legacy of £1.92 million, resulting in a net income of £1.84 million and unrestricted reserves of £1.97 million. Per the trustees' report, the underlying trading business incurred a loss of approximately £60,000, though cash terms were improved by non-cash depreciation. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of three months of operating costs, which it currently exceeds significantly. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BHP LLP.
Who funds THE OLD MEETING HOUSE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE OLD MEETING HOUSE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £200 | |
| THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £100 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHRISTOPHER LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £7k |
| SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| THE A S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE ANNABEL ARBIB FOUNDATION | 1 | £250 |
Charities like this
- HELMSLEY OPEN AIR SWIMMING POOL
- THE HENLEY FESTIVAL TRUST
- NEWCASTLE ARTS CENTRE TRUST LTD
- THE MEETING HOUSE ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
- THE OLD MARKET CHARITABLE TRUST
- HARRIS (BELMONT) CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE OLD MEETING HOUSE TRUST | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HELMSLEY OPEN AIR SWIMMING POOL | £155k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HENLEY FESTIVAL TRUST | £4.6m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | within | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE ARTS CENTRE TRUST LTD | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MEETING HOUSE ARTS CENTRE LIMITED | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE OLD MARKET CHARITABLE TRUST | £558k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |