THE TATTON PARK CHARITABLE TRUST
It applies its funds in the maintenance and conservation of Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire and supports projects which use Tatton Park for education and learning. It supports any other charitable purpose linked with the use of Tatton Park.
Objects
TO SUPPORT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:A) THE MAINTENANCE AND CONSERVATION OF TATTON PARK, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE WA16 6QN ("TATTON PARK") INCLUDING ITS LAND, BUILDINGS, ARTEFACTS, COLLECTIONS, ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL FEATURES, WILDLIFE AND TRADITIONAL BREEDS OF LIVESTOCK;B) THE USE OF TATTON PARK FOR EDUCATION AND LEARNING INCLUDING SKILLS, PROCESSES AND KNOWLEDGE RELEVANT TO THE HISTORY , MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF TATTON PARK;C) ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE LINKED WITH THE USE OF TATTON PARK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £3,112 for the year, with total funds carried forward increasing to £78,165. The trustees confirm that resources are sufficient to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Unrestricted reserves stood at £12,033, while restricted funds held £66,132.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have established the level of resources (that is, those funds that are readily available) that the charity should have.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/11/2025
- Volunteers: 23
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/11/2024
- Volunteers: 22
Trustees
- Angus Frederick Wallace Watson
- Helen Mary Jones
- JOHN NEIL EDWARD TWIGG
- Michael John Ward
- Peter Ralph Thompson
- STEVE WILKINSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £41k | £38k |
| 30/11/2024 | £22k | £21k |
| 30/11/2023 | £14k | £16k |
| 30/11/2022 | £6k | £17k |
| 30/11/2021 | £4k | £11k |
Common questions
Is THE TATTON PARK CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £3,112 for the year, with total funds carried forward increasing to £78,165. The trustees confirm that resources are sufficient to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Unrestricted reserves stood at £12,033, while restricted funds held £66,132. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE TATTON PARK CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE TATTON PARK CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include MANCHESTER AIRPORT COMMUNITY TRUST FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANCHESTER AIRPORT COMMUNITY TRUST FUND | FY2026 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/02/2012 | £34k | "Tatton Park Biennial 2012: The Contact Programme" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/08/2007 | £4k | "The Tatton Park Trust Has Responsibility For The Maintenance And Conservation, And The Organisation Of Activities Both Educational And Recre" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/08/2007 | £4k | Educational Brochure |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | 1 | £35k |
| THE CHARLES LITTLEWOOD HILL TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE R C SNELLING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| THE ELLERDALE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE AYLSHAM AGRICULTURAL SHOW ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £250 |
Charities like this
- THE GATTON TRUST LIMITED
- THE PARK FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
- TAUNTON ROUND TABLE CHARITABLE TRUST FUND
- THE CUNMONT CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE TROUTSDALE CHARITABLE TRUST
- NETHERTON PARK TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TATTON PARK CHARITABLE TRUST | £41k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GATTON TRUST LIMITED | £173k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PARK FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | £14k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TAUNTON ROUND TABLE CHARITABLE TRUST FUND | £54k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CUNMONT CHARITABLE TRUST | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TROUTSDALE CHARITABLE TRUST | £395k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |