DELAPRE ABBEY PRESERVATION TRUST
Preservation of Delapre Abbey and the grounds
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted funds of £489,645 and restricted funds of £413,116, resulting in total net assets of £902,761. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of a £200,000 cash buffer, which is exceeded by the unrestricted funds held. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments of between £60,000 and £70,000 during the year.” — page 34
“One employee received emoluments of between £60,000 and £70,000 during the year.” — page 34
“Other income 7 1,190,461” — page 18
“An appropriate cash buffer, currently set at £200,000, is maintained.”
“West Northamptonshire Council Partner in the restoration and running of the Abbey and Landlord.”
“National Heritage Lottery Fund Oversees use of grant monies.”
“West Northamptonshire Council Partner in the restoration and running of the Abbey and Landlord.”
“National Heritage Lottery Fund Oversees use of grant monies.”
“The charitable company owns the whole of the issued ordinary share capital of Delapre Abbey Enterprises Limited, a company registered in England and Wales (Company Number 10374553).” — page 36
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/03/2025)
Trustees
- STEPHEN EDMONDSchair
- Dr David Smart
- Dr Marcella Daye
- Floyd Errginton Graham
- James Alexander Cairncross
- MARGARET HAWKINS
- Michelle Bridget Myers
- Paul Glen Whiting
- Sabine Schaebitz
- Sarah Hollis
- Steven Paul Adams
- Tracy Lea Whittaker-Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/03/2025 | £2.2m | £1.8m |
| 30/03/2024 | £2.2m | £1.8m |
| 30/03/2023 | £663k | £709k |
| 30/03/2022 | £831k | £682k |
| 30/03/2021 | £635k | £529k |
Common questions
Is DELAPRE ABBEY PRESERVATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted funds of £489,645 and restricted funds of £413,116, resulting in total net assets of £902,761. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of a £200,000 cash buffer, which is exceeded by the unrestricted funds held. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Cheney & Co.
What does the highest-paid employee of DELAPRE ABBEY PRESERVATION TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds DELAPRE ABBEY PRESERVATION TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DELAPRE ABBEY PRESERVATION TRUST as a grant recipient include THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FUND, THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FUND | FY2022 | £8k | Project Viability Grant |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Conservation and Environment |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £4k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £3k | Everyday Heritage: Stories of Abbey Farm |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/06/2022 | £3.6m | "HERITAGE ENTERPRISE: Delapre Abbey Stable Blocks Wellbeing Hub" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/07/2020 | £130k | "COVID19: Delapre Abbey Preservation Trust" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/02/2017 | £240k | "Developing a sustainable business at Delapre Abbey" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JULIA RAUSING TRUST | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| THE MCCORQUODALE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £23k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- ST MICHAEL'S ABBEY CHARITABLE TRUST
- STONELEIGH ABBEY LIMITED
- ABBEY LAWN TRUST
- THE WESTMINSTER ABBEY TRUST
- FRIENDS OF SHERBORNE ABBEY
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S, PRESTBURY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELAPRE ABBEY PRESERVATION TRUST | £2.2m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MICHAEL'S ABBEY CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.6m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| STONELEIGH ABBEY LIMITED | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ABBEY LAWN TRUST | £253k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE WESTMINSTER ABBEY TRUST | £3.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF SHERBORNE ABBEY | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |