HELMSLEY WALLED GARDEN LIMITED
Restoration and preservation of 5 acre walled garden.Horticultural education and training, particularly for young persons and those with learning or physical disabilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £41,803 for the year ended 30 November 2025, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves to £178,623. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm that the charity remains in a strong financial position with sufficient liquidity to maintain operations for at least one year following the signing of the statements.
What the accounts disclose
“To enable the charity to achieve its objectives, we continue in our endeavour to maintain at least £134,000 of Unrestricted reserves.” — page 9
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Adam Smith
- Andrew Jackson
- Chris Dean
- Claire Louise Lawton
- DAVID BREWSTER
- Estelle Hook
- Nicola Saunders
- Sarah Dexter-Smith
- Stephen Barstow
- Valerie Aston
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £408k | £450k |
| 30/11/2024 | £373k | £371k |
| 30/11/2023 | £302k | £293k |
| 30/11/2022 | £301k | £320k |
| 30/11/2021 | £291k | £218k |
Common questions
Is HELMSLEY WALLED GARDEN LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £41,803 for the year ended 30 November 2025, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves to £178,623. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm that the charity remains in a strong financial position with sufficient liquidity to maintain operations for at least one year following the signing of the statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HELMSLEY WALLED GARDEN LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HELMSLEY WALLED GARDEN LIMITED as a grant recipient include TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | Sustainable Cities and Communities |
| THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/02/2026 | £20k | Seeds of Change |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/06/2020 | £50k | "COVID19 Helmsley Walled Garden" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/09/2019 | £10k | Over the Garden Gate |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/11/2008 | £50k | Ginney's Garden Of Contemplation |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/12/2003 | £16k | "Helmsley Walled Garden Book" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/11/2002 | £505k | "Helmsley Walled Garden Glasshouses Restoration" |