PENHURST RETREAT CENTRE CHARITABLE TRUST
The Trustees aim to pursue the objects of the charity through the running of the Manor House at Penhurst as a specialist Retreat Centre. The main emphasis is to provide retreat facilities for individuals and small groups returning from stressful environments overseas or within the UK, or preparing to serve overseas through both led group Retreats and the opportunity for private reflection.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £33,869 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £1,331,639 to £1,297,770. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue its activities on a going concern basis, supported by free reserves of £201,265. The charity aims to maintain reserves equivalent to three months' running costs to protect against cash flow problems.
What the accounts disclose
“At the date of the Balance Sheet, the free reserves (general fund current assets excluding long term interest free loans) were £201,265 (23/24: £249,961). The Trustees aim to repay the loans when due and where possible maintain the level of reserves at its declared policy.”
“During the year, donations totalling £550 (2024: £1,300) were received from Trustees. Travelling and subsistence expenses of £1,024 (2024: £1,490) were paid to the Trustees. There were no other related party transactions.” — page 17
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/06/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (27/11/2024)
Trustees
- Richard William Langmeadchair
- DAVID JOHN GREENSLADE
- Douglas Roger Wakeling
- John Francis MacDiarmid
- Louisa Gail Bailey
- Rev Gary Marshall Cregeen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £221k | £255k |
| 31/03/2024 | £223k | £226k |
| 31/03/2023 | £244k | £205k |
| 31/03/2022 | £178k | £188k |
| 31/03/2021 | £122k | £197k |
Common questions
Is PENHURST RETREAT CENTRE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £33,869 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £1,331,639 to £1,297,770. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue its activities on a going concern basis, supported by free reserves of £201,265. The charity aims to maintain reserves equivalent to three months' running costs to protect against cash flow problems. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PENHURST RETREAT CENTRE CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PENHURST RETREAT CENTRE CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | FY2025 | £800 | |
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | FY2024 | £750 | |
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | FY2022 | £600 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | 1 | £979k |
Charities like this
- CONVALESCENT RETREAT LIMITED
- ST BENEDICT'S CENTRE
- CONGREGATION OF LA RETRAITE CIO
- Open Pathway Retreat Centre
- THE SOCIETY OF RETREAT CONDUCTORS
- RYDAL HALL LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENHURST RETREAT CENTRE CHARITABLE TRUST | £221k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CONVALESCENT RETREAT LIMITED | £965k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| ST BENEDICT'S CENTRE | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CONGREGATION OF LA RETRAITE CIO | £866k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Open Pathway Retreat Centre | £577k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE SOCIETY OF RETREAT CONDUCTORS | £184k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |