THE WEST HOUSE AND HEATH ROBINSON MUSEUM TRUST
Registered charity 1086567 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE WEST HOUSE APPEAL
The trust operates the museum and shop with the help of volunteers, organising exhibitions, education and community activities in the museum and function rooms. It undertakes its responsibilities as landlord and fundraises in order to maintain the buildings and promote its other activities.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an excess of expenditure over income of £107,022 for the year, driven by a 27% rise in total expenditure to £340,529 against income of £235,006. The trustees note that the charity is making financial losses on a monthly basis and intends to engage fundraising consultants to assist with grant applications. Despite these losses, the directors have concluded the charity remains a going concern and is unlikely to become insolvent within the next twelve months.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six months running costs of approx. £125,000 (held: £183k)
“To maintain sufficient reserves to cover known future liabilities. In addition: six months running costs of approx. £125,000.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Harrow
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE WEST HOUSE AND HEATH ROBINSON MUSEUM TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an excess of expenditure over income of £107,022 for the year, driven by a 27% rise in total expenditure to £340,529 against income of £235,006. The trustees note that the charity is making financial losses on a monthly basis and intends to engage fundraising consultants to assist with grant applications. Despite these losses, the directors have concluded the charity remains a going concern and is unlikely to become insolvent within the next twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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