THE STRAWBERRY HILL TRUST
BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust reported a consolidated loss of £70,614 for the year, which depleted its unrestricted reserves. The Trustees note that the group's ability to continue as a going concern is partially dependent on raising funds through grants and donations, which cannot be guaranteed. However, they concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding the Trust's ability to continue operations in the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy agreed by the Trustees is to hold unrestricted and undesignated reserves of at least three months’ expenditure” — page 9
“The Trust received unconditional donations totalling £6,050 (2023: £1,767) from Trustees.”
“Donations from Strawberry Hill House Trading Services Limited 40,490” — page 25
“The Trust received unconditional donations totalling £6,050 (2023: £1,767) from Trustees.”
“Donations from Strawberry Hill House Trading Services Limited 40,490” — page 25
“The Trust received unconditional donations totalling £6,050 (2023: £1,767) from Trustees.”
“Donations from Strawberry Hill House Trading Services Limited 40,490” — page 25
Funders the charity credits
- The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Anthony Thomas Nash
- Dr David Richard Michael Gaimster
- Dr Kim Salmons
- Henry Sherman
- Jane Stancliffe
- Paul Finucane
- Perdita Mary Hunt
- Robert Waiting
- TERENCE ROY SMITH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £726k | £861k |
| 31/12/2023 | £639k | £812k |
| 31/12/2022 | £807k | £903k |
| 31/12/2021 | £663k | £618k |
| 31/12/2020 | £497k | £535k |
Common questions
Is THE STRAWBERRY HILL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust reported a consolidated loss of £70,614 for the year, which depleted its unrestricted reserves. The Trustees note that the group's ability to continue as a going concern is partially dependent on raising funds through grants and donations, which cannot be guaranteed. However, they concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding the Trust's ability to continue operations in the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited.
Who funds THE STRAWBERRY HILL TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE STRAWBERRY HILL TRUST as a grant recipient include THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE FOYLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3.5m | Advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £76k | |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | Advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £5k | Advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £4k | Advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/04/2026 | £242k | "REIMAGINING STRAWBERRY HILL" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/09/2024 | £206k | "Strawberry Hill House Towards A New Future" |
| UK government | 16/02/2023 | £125k | Museum Estate and Development fund |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 03/08/2020 | £164k | "COVID-19: Strawberry Hill Trust" |
| City Bridge Foundation | 01/03/2017 | £23k | Grant to Strawberry Hill Trust |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 09/12/2016 | £246k | "A major review of the governance and operating business model of Strawberry Hill 2017/2018" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 03/08/2016 | £98k | "Review, Refresh, Renew: review our offer, upgrade our systems, seek out partnerships, refresh the Board" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/11/2015 | £58k | "'Are you sitting comfortably...?' Chairs, benches and sofas at Strawberry Hill" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/02/2014 | £56k | "Title: Development of Communications and Marketing Strategies and the Creation of a More Resilient Organisation" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/06/2012 | £500k | "Strawberry Hill HLF Endowment Fund" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/03/2012 | £904k | "Strawberry Hill: Restoration of house and grounds Phase Two" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/03/2011 | £50k | "Growing Together at Strawberry Hill" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/09/2005 | £5.0m | "Strawberry Hill Restoration Project" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 30/09/2004 | £45k | "Acquisition and Conservation of Strawberry Hill" |