UCKFIELD AND DISTRICT PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTD
Society for the preservation of old buildings, currently Nutley Windmill and a Medieval Wealden Hall House, Bridge Cottage in the south end of Uckfield High Street, and the production of publications and exhibitions to promote interest and appreciation of the local heritage.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £54,626, supported by a net income of £9,414 for the year. The charity operates a trading subsidiary, UDPS Heritage Limited, which generated a net surplus of £30,673 to support the main charity's activities. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and financial statements accorded with those records, with no matters requiring further attention.
What the accounts disclose
“The Society holds 100% of the issued share capital of UDPS Heritage Limited, (registered in England and Wales number 06111894) which acts as a trading subsidiary for the charity, operating a charity shop selling donated goods to raise funds for the general purposes of the charity.” — page 11
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04471316
- Trading subsidiary: UDPS HERITAGE LTD Companies House 06111894
- Creditors falling due after more than one year include amounts owed to group undertakings.
Company officers (Companies House)
- PIKE, William Brian Terence on trustee list
- LEDWARD, Andrew not on trustee list
- HARKER, Michael James not on trustee list
- PIKE, Robert John not on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- WILLIAM BRIAN TERENCE PIKEchair
- MR A LEDWARD
- MR HARKER
- MR PIKE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £55k | £46k |
| 31/12/2023 | £37k | £36k |
| 31/12/2022 | £24k | £39k |
| 31/12/2021 | £64k | £46k |
| 31/12/2020 | £39k | £37k |
Common questions
Is UCKFIELD AND DISTRICT PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £54,626, supported by a net income of £9,414 for the year. The charity operates a trading subsidiary, UDPS Heritage Limited, which generated a net surplus of £30,673 to support the main charity's activities. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and financial statements accorded with those records, with no matters requiring further attention. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 07/03/2025 | £10k | Millionaire Street 2025 03w4 |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/09/2013 | £1.0m | "Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/01/2006 | £5k | "This Group Manages Bridge Cottage, A Fifteenth Century Grade Ii Listed Wealden Hall House In The Centre Of Uckfield. With Help From A Lott" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/01/2006 | £5k | Architect's fees for renovation of Bridge House |