THE DRONFIELD HERITAGE TRUST
PRESERVING HISTORIC AND MAKING AVAILABLE BUILDINGS FOR COMMUNITY USE
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £69,018 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £318,981 to £249,963. The trustees attribute this reduction to decreased wedding usage and competition, noting that the charity is still recovering from the effects of the pandemic. Despite the deficit, the trustees are confident that the future remains positive and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“The Dronfield Hall Barn incurred all payroll costs for the café and provides the staff for the Heritage functions. This amounted to £51,287 (2023 - £16,175) for the year and has been recharged accordingly.” — page 22
“The Trustees acknowledge the delay in completing the accounts on time, this will be addressed for the year to 31st December 2023 with signed accounts being made available within 90 days thereon.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- ALAN ANDREW POWELLchair
- Adrian Moss
- Christina Davies
- David Darwent
- Joyce Emmens
- Louise Anne Catherine Third MBE
- Sarah Hartshorne
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £154k | £223k |
| 31/12/2023 | £233k | £296k |
| 31/12/2022 | £237k | £154k |
| 31/07/2021 | £237k | £154k |
| 31/07/2020 | £190k | £165k |
Common questions
Is THE DRONFIELD HERITAGE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £69,018 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £318,981 to £249,963. The trustees attribute this reduction to decreased wedding usage and competition, noting that the charity is still recovering from the effects of the pandemic. Despite the deficit, the trustees are confident that the future remains positive and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/04/2026 | £247k | "Phase II Securing DHT’s future" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/04/2026 | £4k | Quiet/Wellness area |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/01/2025 | £237k | "Securing DHT’s future" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/05/2020 | £50k | "COVID19 Dronfield Heritage Trust" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/03/2019 | £10k | "Capitalising on Corporate: Opportunities for future development at Dronfield Hall Barn" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/05/2018 | £22k | "Exhibitions at Dronfield Hall Barn: A Space to Commemorate and Celebrate" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/09/2012 | £1.3m | "Dronfield Hall Barn heritage project" |