FRIENDS OF THE COTSWOLDS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £62,315 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £906,154 to £843,839. The trustees consider the charity a going concern, citing sufficient reserves, ongoing café tenancy income, and a secured new tenant for additional sustainable income.
What the accounts disclose
“In the year, £35,520 has been paid to L Chandler-Mullins” — page 10
“In the year, £35,520 has been paid to L Chandler-Mullins (2024: £35,520). Trustees' expenses In the year, £84 has been paid to L Chandler-Mullins (2024: £45).” — page 10
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2023)
Trustees
- DOCTOR DAVID ROCKEYchair
- ANDREW GEORGE WADE
- CHRISTOPHER HANCOCK
- HARRY ALEXANDER ACLAND
- KATE FARQUHAR-THOMSON
- Karen Jane Morgan OBE, DL
- LOUISE ALISON CHANDLER-MULLINS
- Lt Col Andrew James Tabor JP
- MARK HURRELL
- PAUL CHARLES BLACKER
- SIMON RANDALL CBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £173k | £235k |
| 31/03/2024 | £253k | £154k |
| 31/03/2023 | £671k | £201k |
| 31/03/2022 | £104k | £124k |
| 31/03/2021 | £146k | £159k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF THE COTSWOLDS financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £62,315 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £906,154 to £843,839. The trustees consider the charity a going concern, citing sufficient reserves, ongoing café tenancy income, and a secured new tenant for additional sustainable income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of FRIENDS OF THE COTSWOLDS earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £30,001 - £40,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/09/2022 | £236k | "Rooted in the Community: The Old Prison" |