HORSELL COMMON PRESERVATION SOCIETY
The ownership provision and preservation of Horsell Common and other commons and open spaces for informal recreation and enjoyment of the public at large, the protection of the environment for future generations and the protection and management of habitats for all flora and fauna living on such commons and open spaces.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £3,849,180, with free reserves of £844,915. The trustees maintain these reserves to cover specific designated purposes, including land value, investment in a subsidiary, and legal contingencies, leaving £176,646 in available working capital. The independent auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“In 2014 a wholly owned subsidiary was formed called 'Heather Farm Limited' (company number 9331836, registered in England & Wales) to develop and manage the remaining building at Heather Farm.” — page 24
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- ANDREW JOHN HALSTEAD
- Caroline Hughes
- Charlotte Brackley
- Colin Sidney Kemp
- Margaret Scott
- Paul Andrew Robinson
- Paul William Edwin Downes
- Sebastian Purbrick
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £343k | £367k |
| 31/12/2023 | £446k | £214k |
| 31/12/2022 | £306k | £264k |
| 31/12/2021 | £277k | £172k |
| 31/12/2020 | £243k | £169k |
Common questions
Is HORSELL COMMON PRESERVATION SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £3,849,180, with free reserves of £844,915. The trustees maintain these reserves to cover specific designated purposes, including land value, investment in a subsidiary, and legal contingencies, leaving £176,646 in available working capital. The independent auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Alliotts LLP.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £8k | GCA AME RPA DELINKED PAYMENTS |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £3k | ALB - Rural Payments Agency - Farming Recovery Fund 2024-25 |
| UK government | 01/04/2023 | £11k | GCA PROG DEL RPA BPS DOMESTIC 16 OCT |
| UK government | 01/04/2023 | £23k | GCA PROG DEL RPA COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP |