THE STROUDWATER TEXTILE TRUST
Opening historic mills to the public, giving talks, running textile skills centres, working with schools.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £445,302, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of three years' routine expenditure. The trustees report that the financial risks to the charity are relatively low, supported by income from charitable activities, interest, and a legacy bequest.
What the accounts disclose
“Interest Receivable 15,493” — page 12
“it aims to keep three years of routine expenditure in reserve for unexpected interruptions to normal operations, and for unexpected major repair and restoration costs.”
“The Chairman was reimbursed a total of £282 for a social event for Trustees and refreshments at meetings in which he was representing the Trust. Donations from Trustees totalled £75. The Trustees also benefited from Professional Indemnity and Trustee Liability Insurance, at a total cost of £63.” — page 14
Trustees
- Ann Taylor
- JANE FELICITY FORD
- JULIA MARY HARRISON PLACE
- Marianne Barton
- Rupert Edwin Seton Cotterill
- Trevor Ford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £34k | £19k |
| 31/03/2024 | £76k | £21k |
| 31/03/2023 | £350k | £10k |
| 31/03/2022 | £9k | £5k |
| 31/03/2021 | £14k | £20k |
Common questions
Is THE STROUDWATER TEXTILE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £445,302, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of three years' routine expenditure. The trustees report that the financial risks to the charity are relatively low, supported by income from charitable activities, interest, and a legacy bequest. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE STROUDWATER TEXTILE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE STROUDWATER TEXTILE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | The Arts |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | The Arts |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | The Arts |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/11/2017 | £15k | "Cathedral of Cloth: The Life and Times of Ebley Mill" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/03/2008 | £7k | "A Project By This Charity In Stroud To Hold A Family Fun Day And Provide Information For Adults And Children In The Community On The Woollen" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/04/2005 | £25k | "Nailsworth Mill Trails Project" |