NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ACRE
We are a countywide, independent charity, working with rural communities in Northamptonshire to improve their quality of life. Through community engagement and development we support communities to reduce rural isolation and vulnerability and work with them to create a vibrant, sustainable future for all. We are one of 38 Rural Community Councils working across England, making up the ACRE Network
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £34,174, which is below the stated policy target of approximately three months of resources expended. The charity reported a net income deficit of £3,610 for the year, though total net assets increased due to the capital fund holding the revaluation surplus of the Hunsbury Hill Centre.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee had emoluments in excess of £60,000 in the year or preceding year.” — page 19
“The Board established a policy where the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (‘the free reserves’) held by the charity should ideally be equivalent to approximately three months of the resources expended.” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- GARETH JOHN LUGAR-MAWSONchair
- JON COURTNEY-THOMPSON
- Miranda Wixon
- Oliver Symons
- Richard Hollingum
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £363k | £307k |
| 31/03/2024 | £205k | £377k |
| 31/03/2023 | £400k | £384k |
| 31/03/2022 | £238k | £251k |
| 31/03/2021 | £249k | £146k |
Common questions
Is NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ACRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £34,174, which is below the stated policy target of approximately three months of resources expended. The charity reported a net income deficit of £3,610 for the year, though total net assets increased due to the capital fund holding the revaluation surplus of the Hunsbury Hill Centre. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ACRE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ACRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ACRE as a grant recipient include NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/04/2024 | £156k | "The Future of Northamptonshire ACRE’s Hunsbury Hill Centre" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2019 | £272k | Northamptonshire Good Neighbours |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/03/2008 | £50k | "Northamptonshire Village Voices" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/04/2006 | £50k | "Hunsbury Hill Centre Restoration" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/09/2005 | £5k | Rural Youth Road Show |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN ARMITAGE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £140k |
| DAVID LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £106k |
| CARERS TRUST | 1 | £54k |
| THE FORBES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £27k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE GEORGE CADBURY TRUST (GEORGE HENRY T AND LAURENCE J CADBURY SECTIONS) | 1 | £10k |
| MR AND MRS J A PYE'S CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £5k |
| D L M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- ACTION WITH COMMUNITIES IN RURAL ENGLAND (ACRE)
- CAMBRIDGESHIRE ACRE
- ACRE HOUSING
- THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF SHROPSHIRE
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CARERS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ACRE | £363k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACTION WITH COMMUNITIES IN RURAL ENGLAND (ACRE) | £5.0m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| CAMBRIDGESHIRE ACRE | £936k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ACRE HOUSING | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF SHROPSHIRE | £1.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £1.7m | — | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |