THE SPRINGHEAD TRUST LIMITED
We introduce children to the countryside by organising residential school visits. We teach and encourage techniques and principles associated with a more sustainable way of life. We run rural craft courses.We open the garden and grounds to the public and hold garden tours and lectures.We hold art festivals, exhibitions and musical events
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £3,616 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in negative general unrestricted reserves of £22,354. The trustees acknowledge the need to restore depleted reserves and have set a policy target of £75,000, which is currently not met. The charity relies on grants and voluntary income to complement its earned income from activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Going forward in 2024 and beyond, this sum has been raised to £75,000.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/03/2017)
Trustees
- IAN SCOTT
- Julian Charles Richards
- LEE VINCENT SMITH
- NIKOLAUS DAVID SEAN BOULTING
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £185k | £189k |
| 31/12/2023 | £163k | £183k |
| 31/12/2022 | £230k | £254k |
| 31/12/2021 | £365k | £352k |
| 31/12/2020 | £189k | £204k |
Common questions
Is THE SPRINGHEAD TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £3,616 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in negative general unrestricted reserves of £22,354. The trustees acknowledge the need to restore depleted reserves and have set a policy target of £75,000, which is currently not met. The charity relies on grants and voluntary income to complement its earned income from activities. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SPRINGHEAD TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SPRINGHEAD TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST, THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION, THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST, W F SOUTHALL TRUST, THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £78k | Grants - to institutions to promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment |
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £15k | Yr1 2020 |
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £8k | Grants - to institutions to promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | Environmental Action and Sustainability |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Environmental Action and Sustainability |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/05/2020 | £37k | "COVID19: The Springhead Trust Limited" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/03/2016 | £14k | "Springhead Revisited: Restoring the Rotunda" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/08/2012 | £10k | Disabled Access and Wet Room at 'The Cottage' |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/01/2011 | £8k | Eco-Bathrooms! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/08/2009 | £589 | Springhead Laundry Room Refurbishment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/06/2005 | £4k | heating |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/01/2004 | £3k | "Wheelchair Users Will Benefit From A Covered Passageway As Part Of This Larger Project To Improve Accessibility." |