THE COURTYARD TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £88,668 for the year ended 31 March 2023, a reduction from the previous year's incoming position. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £521,384 are broadly in line with the policy target of covering three months of contracted staff salaries and lease obligations, valued at £320,466. The auditors noted uncertainty surrounding future net income generation due to the economic climate but found no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Anna Louise Millward
- Emma Lucy Forrest
- Ian John Baker-Hedges
- Julia Hayes
- Laura Gale
- Laura Jayne Richardson
- Matthew Baker
- Paul Nicholas Stevens
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3.7m | £3.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £3.6m | £3.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £3.0m | £3.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.5m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.6m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is THE COURTYARD TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £88,668 for the year ended 31 March 2023, a reduction from the previous year's incoming position. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £521,384 are broadly in line with the policy target of covering three months of contracted staff salaries and lease obligations, valued at £320,466. The auditors noted uncertainty surrounding future net income generation due to the economic climate but found no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Thorne Widgery Accountancy Ltd.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/08/2019 | £10k | "Who Lived in a House Like This?" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/12/2014 | £10k | "Herefordshire Heroes" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/05/2010 | £23k | "David Garrick and the Theatres of Hereford" |