Re-Form Heritage
Registered charity 1059662 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE PHOENIX TRUST, THE PRINCE OF WALES'S PHOENIX TRUST, THE UK BPT, UNITED KINGDOM HISTORIC BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST
We specialise in the restoration of heritage buildings at risk of decay in areas where the resurgence of an existing use, or the creation of a new life and purpose for these buildings, will have a beneficial effect on the local community. Through a sustainable business case, and operational delivery, we breathe new life into these assets and help drive the regeneration of the local community
Causes: Environment/conservation/heritage · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £469,989 for the year, with total reserves standing at £7,276,475. However, free unrestricted reserves were significantly depleted to £21,814, representing only 5.16% of annual income, which is well below the stated policy target of covering 15% of turnover. The auditor has identified a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to pressure on funds if visitor numbers do not meet forecasts.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: rental and other income (64% of income)
“Group incoming resources (including interest receivable) totalled £1,100,018 (2024: £1,040,923), comprising grants and donations of £392,836and rental and other income of £707,182” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £22k)
“Free Reserves are currently at 34% of where they should be under the Charity’s reserves policy.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: material uncertainty disclosed
“We draw attention to note 1 in the financial statements, which indicates that if the growth in visitor numbers does not reach forecast levels this will increase pressure on funds to meet operational requirements. This, along with other matters set out in note 1 indicates that a material uncertainty exists which may cast significant doubt on the Group and Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Re-Form Heritage Trading Ltd
“Re-Form Heritage has a trading subsidiary, Re-Form Heritage Trading Ltd. This company was established to run commercial activities at Middleport Pottery.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Crowe UK LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
13 registered titlesin England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (13 freehold); recorded price paid £351k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~0.2 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/12/2021) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is Re-Form Heritage financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £469,989 for the year, with total reserves standing at £7,276,475. However, free unrestricted reserves were significantly depleted to £21,814, representing only 5.16% of annual income, which is well below the stated policy target of covering 15% of turnover. The auditor has identified a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to pressure on funds if visitor numbers do not meet forecasts. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe UK LLP.
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