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
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
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" |