THE HOPE EDWARDES INSTITUTE
Provision of a community facility for residents in the locality of Dorrington to meet and join in with various activiites which take place. Also a facility for locals to hold functions (eg weddings, parties, etc) and for local clubs to meet.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource surplus of £8,456 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £255,330. However, the trustees note a risk that the hall relies on rental income from the Beeches Medical Practice to fund mortgage repayments, and that securing an accountant remains an ongoing challenge.
What the accounts disclose
“The Hall does rely on rental income from the Beeches Medical Practice to fund the cost of our mortgage repayments. Should this income cease, the Hall would require a change of strategy to raise income and pay off any outstanding mortgage.” — page 5
Trustees
- ANGELA PARKINSON
- Adam William Biggs
- EDWARD WHITAKER MARVIN
- RUTH MICHELLE LAWRENCE
- THOMAS FREDERICK WILLIAMS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £48k | £40k |
| 31/03/2024 | £46k | £37k |
| 31/03/2023 | £37k | £37k |
| 31/03/2022 | £45k | £27k |
| 31/03/2021 | £48k | £20k |
Common questions
Is THE HOPE EDWARDES INSTITUTE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource surplus of £8,456 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £255,330. However, the trustees note a risk that the hall relies on rental income from the Beeches Medical Practice to fund mortgage repayments, and that securing an accountant remains an ongoing challenge. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.