THE ELM HOUSE TRUST
The charity supports worthwhile causes and supports community projects in Wensleydale, ending at Kilgram bridge, Jervaulx, and it's tributary valleys.
Objects
FOR SUCH PURPOSE OR PURPOSES IN NORTH YORKSHIRE AND THE NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND AS SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND IN SUCH SHARES AND PROPORTIONS AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL THINK FIT
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £1,498,672 and a revaluation reserve of £162,074, totaling net assets of £1,660,746. The trustees report a satisfactory financial position, noting sufficient cash flows to meet liabilities for at least one year. The charity generated a net income of £34,943 for the year, driven by investment gains, while charitable expenditure totaled £60,479.
What the accounts disclose
“To hold investments for long-term capital and income growth with a view to primarily donating annual income generated. The reserves policy will be reviewed on a regular basis.” — page 6
“Emma Varley is an associate director of Titan Private Wealth Ltd which manages the Trust’s investment portfolio. During the year the Trust made payments of £13,262 (2023: £14,450) for investment management services to Titan Private Wealth Ltd and these transactions were made on an arms length basis.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Emma Varley
- JANE RITCHIE MBE
- JOHN PASSINGHAM WINN RITCHIE
- Richard Whiteley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £23k | £69k |
| 31/12/2024 | £29k | £60k |
| 31/12/2023 | £29k | £53k |
| 31/12/2022 | £29k | £50k |
| 31/12/2021 | £29k | £54k |
Common questions
Is THE ELM HOUSE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £1,498,672 and a revaluation reserve of £162,074, totaling net assets of £1,660,746. The trustees report a satisfactory financial position, noting sufficient cash flows to meet liabilities for at least one year. The charity generated a net income of £34,943 for the year, driven by investment gains, while charitable expenditure totaled £60,479. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.