THE OLD MEETING HOUSE TRUST
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
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Angela Gilbert
- Christopher Belsom
- Gill Garbutt
- JOHN RICHARD LANE LLB AKC
- MARTIN VANDER WEYER
- Nicholas Lee Vernon
- 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?
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.