THE SUFFOLK PUNCH TRUST
Registered charity 1100596 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The Trust owns and operates the Hollesley Bay Colony Stud, the oldest and largest stud of Suffolk Horses in the country. The stud is open to the public and the Trust operates an education and heritage centre to raise awareness of the historical importance of the Suffolk horse in the region. The Trust works with volunteers and offers training and resettlement opportunities for Prisoners.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net outgoing resource of £90,561 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds carried forward. The trustees have prepared the financial statements on a break-up basis due to uncertainty regarding future funding sources, although they believe they have sufficient funds to continue trading until at least April 2026.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: at least £50,000 in bank deposits (held: £769k)
“The Trustees aim to retain reserves of at least £50,000 in bank deposits to provide cover for fluctuations in income.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: accounts NOT prepared on a going-concern basis (closing, merging or winding up)
“The financial statements have been prepared on a break up basis and not on a going concern basis as explained in the 'Going Concern' section of the Trustees report.” — page 14
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: David Clarke (trustee) received £1,200 via Clarke & Co for services. Other trustees received no remuneration.
“Clarke & Co, in which David Clarke is a partner, was paid £1,200 (2023: £3,600) for providing bookkeeping, accountancy and secretarial support services to the trusts visitor centre.” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Clarke & Co, in which David Clarke is a partner, was paid £1,200 (2023: £3,600) for providing bookkeeping, accountancy and secretarial support services to the trusts visitor centre.
“Clarke & Co, in which David Clarke is a partner, was paid £1,200 (2023: £3,600) for providing bookkeeping, accountancy and secretarial support services to the trusts visitor centre.” — page 20
“Trustees unrestricted donations in the year were £53,000 (2023: £Nil)” — page 27
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees unrestricted donations in the year were £53,000 (2023: £Nil)
“Clarke & Co, in which David Clarke is a partner, was paid £1,200 (2023: £3,600) for providing bookkeeping, accountancy and secretarial support services to the trusts visitor centre.” — page 20
“Trustees unrestricted donations in the year were £53,000 (2023: £Nil)” — page 27
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Suffolk Punch Trust (matched by registered charity number).
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)
Reported reserves equal ~3.5 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).
- ANDREW FANEchair
- Benjamin Philip Ryder -Davies
- Bruce Smith
- Ian Pepper
- MR CHARLIE BINDER
- Peter Alfred Ingram
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Suffolk
Income and spending
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Is THE SUFFOLK PUNCH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net outgoing resource of £90,561 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds carried forward. The trustees have prepared the financial statements on a break-up basis due to uncertainty regarding future funding sources, although they believe they have sufficient funds to continue trading until at least April 2026. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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