THE ASSEMBLY HOUSE TRUST
The objectives of the Charity are for the benefit of the public to preserve, renovate and keep in good order the buildings known as The Assembly House in Norwich so that they may be used primarily for charitable and other purposes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £295,063 from £284,142 in the prior year, resulting in a net surplus of £25,216. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £1,072,600, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of approximately £120,000. The charity holds substantial tangible fixed assets valued at £1,305,725 and maintains a long-term bank loan of £418,181.
What the accounts disclose
“The main source of the Charity's income is payments under gift aid from its subsidiary company, Assembly House Caterers Limited.” — page 7
“The Trustees consider that it should be their aim normally to maintain reserves of approximately £120,000 to cover the costs of unforeseen expenditure.” — page 7
“During the year fees totalling £8,545 (2024 - £7,705) were paid to Ian Shann (a trustee) for consultancy services provided to the Trust.” — page 22
“During the year fees totalling £2,400 (2024 - £Nil) were paid to Hansells, a firm in which Miss K Hirst (a trustee) is a partner, for legal services provided to the Trust.” — page 22
“During the year fees totalling £8,545 (2024 - £7,705) were paid to Ian Shann (a trustee) for consultancy services provided to the Trust.” — page 22
“During the year fees totalling £2,400 (2024 - £Nil) were paid to Hansells, a firm in which Miss K Hirst (a trustee) is a partner, for legal services provided to the Trust.” — page 22
“During the year fees totalling £8,545 (2024 - £7,705) were paid to Ian Shann (a trustee) for consultancy services provided to the Trust.” — page 22
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Caroline Jane Fisher
- JONATHAN ANDREW HUMPHREYS
- Kathryn Jane Hirst
- Oliver Chinn
- Robert Bell
- Timothy John Procter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £295k | £270k |
| 30/06/2024 | £284k | £338k |
| 30/06/2023 | £270k | £240k |
| 30/06/2022 | £249k | £269k |
| 30/06/2021 | £96k | £126k |
Common questions
Is THE ASSEMBLY HOUSE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £295,063 from £284,142 in the prior year, resulting in a net surplus of £25,216. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £1,072,600, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of approximately £120,000. The charity holds substantial tangible fixed assets valued at £1,305,725 and maintains a long-term bank loan of £418,181. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | 2 | £23k |
| THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY | 1 | £265k |
| The John Gurney Charitable Trust | 1 | £110k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £37k |
| THE R C SNELLING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| THE CHARLES LITTLEWOOD HILL TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE PAUL BASSHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TAVERHAM | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE NORWICH HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST LIMITED
- BURGHLEY HOUSE PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED
- THE NORFOLK CHURCHES TRUST LIMITED
- BROMLEY HOUSE LIBRARY
- THE ASGILL HOUSE TRUST LIMITED
- NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY (DULWICH)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASSEMBLY HOUSE TRUST | £295k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NORWICH HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST LIMITED | £321k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BURGHLEY HOUSE PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED | £16.0m | Over £60,000 | 10 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NORFOLK CHURCHES TRUST LIMITED | £451k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BROMLEY HOUSE LIBRARY | £505k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ASGILL HOUSE TRUST LIMITED | £448k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |