RIVINGTON HERITAGE TRUST
To consult with stakeholders on the use and development of Rivington Terraced Gardens for the benefit of the public and the environment.The objects of the Trust shall be to:-(i) conserve, preserve, maintain, protect and enhance for the benefit of the public all beneficial aspects and features of the environment of land and structures of outstanding natural beauty or of historic or architec
Objects
1) CONSERVE, PRESERVE, MAINTAIN PROTECT AND ENHANCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC ALL BENEFICIAL ASPECTS AND FEATURES OF THE ENVIRONMENT OF LAND AND STRUCTURES OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY OR OF HISTORIC OR ARCHITECTURAL VALUE AND OF FLORA, FAUNA, FEATURES, BUILDINGS, SITES OR OBJECTS UPON OR WITHIN SUCH LAND OR STRUCTURES SUCH LAND TOGETHER WITH THE THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS SUB-CLAUSE BEING HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "THE HERITAGE"2) PROVIDE WITHIN THE HERITAGE FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION BOTH IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THOSE LIVING OR WORKING OR RESORTING TO THE HERITAGE SUCH FACILITIES TO BE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE3) ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC WITH REGARD TO THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE HERITAGE AN THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER IN SUSTAINING LIFE4) FACILITATE AND ENCOURAGE USE OF THE HERITAGE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves in a deficit of £12,598, though total net assets are positive at £23,716 due to restricted funds. The Trustees confirm that sufficient funds exist to meet future obligations and expect continued support from United Utilities Water Limited. The auditor reported no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Risk management
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 42
- Government income: £3,382 — grants £3,382 (1); 1% of the £297,591 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 42
- Government income: £4,800 — grants £4,800 (2); 1% of the £325,481 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 71
- Government income: £400 — grants £400 (1); under 1% of the £357,136 total gross income on the same return
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Bryony Littler
- JOHN GRAHAM ASHWORTH
- John Donnellon
- Jon Wyatt
- KIMBERLEY SNAPE
- Matthew Higginson
- Richard Melvin Galloway
- Tom Leslie Williams
- Zoe Louise Newton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £298k | £286k |
| 31/03/2024 | £325k | £292k |
| 31/03/2023 | £357k | £344k |
| 31/03/2022 | £169k | £240k |
| 31/03/2021 | £286k | £290k |
Common questions
Is RIVINGTON HERITAGE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves in a deficit of £12,598, though total net assets are positive at £23,716 due to restricted funds. The Trustees confirm that sufficient funds exist to meet future obligations and expect continued support from United Utilities Water Limited. The auditor reported no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Voisey & Co LLP.
Who funds RIVINGTON HERITAGE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RIVINGTON HERITAGE TRUST as a grant recipient include LANCASHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL FUND LIMITED, THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANCASHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL FUND LIMITED | FY2021 | £23k | Royton Lane Bridleway Access Upgrade |
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £6k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/04/2026 | £20k | Youth Ambassadors for Rivington's environment |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/04/2005 | £9k | "Rivington Terraced Gardens Restoration, Bolton, Lancashire" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE F GLENISTER WOODGER TRUST CIO | 1 | £80k |
| PEACOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| THE BOLTINI TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE KNOLL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £230 |
Charities like this
- THE CITY OF WINCHESTER TRUST LIMITED
- HEREFORDSHIRE & WORCESTERSHIRE EARTH HERITAGE TRUST
- CHICHESTER HARBOUR TRUST
- TWICKENHAM RIVERSIDE TRUST
- THE SWANNINGTON HERITAGE TRUST
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVINGTON HERITAGE TRUST | £298k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CITY OF WINCHESTER TRUST LIMITED | £36k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEREFORDSHIRE & WORCESTERSHIRE EARTH HERITAGE TRUST | £15k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHICHESTER HARBOUR TRUST | £75k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TWICKENHAM RIVERSIDE TRUST | £44k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SWANNINGTON HERITAGE TRUST | £150k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |