WORLD MONUMENTS FUND BRITAIN LIMITED
THE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BUILDINGS OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST, EDUCATIVE VALUE AND ARTISTIC MERIT AND ALSO THEREBY ADVANCING OF EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £464,335 are sufficient to cover over 12 months of budgeted core operating costs, exceeding the trustees' policy target of 3 to 6 months. Although net outgoings exceeded unrestricted income, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds, total reserves increased significantly due to restricted donations and grants. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have examined the requirement of the free reserves, i.e. unrestricted funds, which, given the nature of the charity’s work, should equate to at least 3 months, and preferably 6 months’ unrestricted operating expenditure” — page 12
“During the year, Trustees made donations of £611,087 to the charity (2024: £293,600) of which £5,000 was restricted for Minnette De Silva, £100,000 was restricted for Strata Florida and £100,000 was restricted for Kew and £326,787 for Endowment” — page 25
“Project expenditure includes direct financial support of £614,406 paid to Royal Botanical Gardens Kew in support of the Kew Gardens Project, £107,944 paid in support the Minette de Silva project and £614,140 to WMF New York, the parent company, in respect of funds raised in Britain in support of WMF Britain, as part of a global Endowment campaign.” — page 24
“During the year, Trustees made donations of £611,087 to the charity (2024: £293,600) of which £5,000 was restricted for Minnette De Silva, £100,000 was restricted for Strata Florida and £100,000 was restricted for Kew and £326,787 for Endowment” — page 25
“Project expenditure includes direct financial support of £614,406 paid to Royal Botanical Gardens Kew in support of the Kew Gardens Project, £107,944 paid in support the Minette de Silva project and £614,140 to WMF New York, the parent company, in respect of funds raised in Britain in support of WMF Britain, as part of a global Endowment campaign.” — page 24
“During the year, Trustees made donations of £611,087 to the charity (2024: £293,600) of which £5,000 was restricted for Minnette De Silva, £100,000 was restricted for Strata Florida and £100,000 was restricted for Kew and £326,787 for Endowment” — page 25
“Project expenditure includes direct financial support of £614,406 paid to Royal Botanical Gardens Kew in support of the Kew Gardens Project, £107,944 paid in support the Minette de Silva project and £614,140 to WMF New York, the parent company, in respect of funds raised in Britain in support of WMF Britain, as part of a global Endowment campaign.” — page 24
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/04/2025)
Trustees
- Helene Marie Shafranchair
- Ann Frances Chapman-Daniel
- Anna Van Praagh
- Benedicte Marie Clotilde de Villardi de Montlaur
- Hannah Lucy Penelope Kaye
- JAMES EDWARD IAN GOOLD
- Jacqueline Ranawake
- Julian Sharpe
- Lorna Bade Goodman
- Martina Mondadori
- PROFESSOR SIR DAVID NICHOLAS CANNADINE
- Patrick Franco
- Sonali Wijeyaratne
- Sumayya Vally
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £3.0m | £2.2m |
| 30/06/2024 | £1.4m | £1.1m |
| 30/06/2023 | £963k | £667k |
| 30/06/2022 | £3.5m | £3.4m |
| 30/06/2021 | £1.2m | £888k |
Common questions
Is WORLD MONUMENTS FUND BRITAIN LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £464,335 are sufficient to cover over 12 months of budgeted core operating costs, exceeding the trustees' policy target of 3 to 6 months. Although net outgoings exceeded unrestricted income, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds, total reserves increased significantly due to restricted donations and grants. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Who funds WORLD MONUMENTS FUND BRITAIN LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WORLD MONUMENTS FUND BRITAIN LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE FOYLE FOUNDATION, LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION, ALTAJIR TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £119k | |
| LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | Safer Maritime Systems |
| ALTAJIR TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| ALTAJIR TRUST | FY2025 | £10k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE VINEHILL TRUST | 1 | £6.6m |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £162k |
| THE SYNCONA FOUNDATION | 1 | £77k |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £59k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £38k |
| LORD LEVERHULME'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE PILGRIM TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| The Caledonia Investments Charitable Foundation | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- THE HISTORIC ENGLAND FOUNDATION
- LONDON HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST LTD
- BRESSINGHAM STEAM PRESERVATION COMPANY LIMITED
- Country Houses Foundation
- LYTHAM TOWN TRUST LIMITED
- THE HERITAGE OF LONDON TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORLD MONUMENTS FUND BRITAIN LIMITED | £3.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HISTORIC ENGLAND FOUNDATION | £361k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST LTD | £116k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRESSINGHAM STEAM PRESERVATION COMPANY LIMITED | £1.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Country Houses Foundation | £850k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LYTHAM TOWN TRUST LIMITED | £194k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |