INSOLE COURT TRUST/YMDDIRIEDOLAETH CWRT INSOLE
The Charity's objectives are: to restore, preserve, and protect Insole Court and its gardens for the public benefit; to provide education in its conservation and history; and to benefit the residents of the community by providing community facilities for social welfare and recreation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £76,145 for the year ended 31 October 2025, marking its first profit since 2021. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stood at £1,156,202, which is below the stated target of £160,000 but above the realistic aim of £80,000. The trustees confirmed that sufficient resources are available to meet obligations as they fall due, supporting a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Payments of £13,500 were made to Neil Richardson Consulting Limited, a company owned by a trustee, in respect of consultancy services.” — page 39
“Aggregate donations of £180 (2024: £910) were received from trustees in the year in the form of supporters and patrons income.” — page 39
“Payments of £13,500 were made to Neil Richardson Consulting Limited, a company owned by a trustee, in respect of consultancy services.” — page 39
“Aggregate donations of £180 (2024: £910) were received from trustees in the year in the form of supporters and patrons income.” — page 39
“Payments of £13,500 were made to Neil Richardson Consulting Limited, a company owned by a trustee, in respect of consultancy services.” — page 39
“Aggregate donations of £180 (2024: £910) were received from trustees in the year in the form of supporters and patrons income.” — page 39
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/10/2025)
Trustees
- Caryl Thomas
- Elaine Marilyn Davey
- John ap Steffan
- Jonathan James Nicholson Ashcroft
- Katrina Rohman
- Mathew Ashcroft
- Matthew Skuse
- Michael Macdonald
- Neil Richardson
- Rebecca Ball
- William Tregaskes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/10/2024 | £473k | £530k |
| 31/10/2023 | £418k | £512k |
| 31/10/2022 | £359k | £476k |
| 31/10/2021 | £347k | £390k |
Common questions
Is INSOLE COURT TRUST/YMDDIRIEDOLAETH CWRT INSOLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £76,145 for the year ended 31 October 2025, marking its first profit since 2021. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stood at £1,156,202, which is below the stated target of £160,000 but above the realistic aim of £80,000. The trustees confirmed that sufficient resources are available to meet obligations as they fall due, supporting a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Menzies LLP.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 03/07/2023 | £248k | MFC: Critical Repairs and Upgrades to Safeguard Insole Court |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/06/2020 | £41k | Covid-19 Insole Court Covid-19 Resilience |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/06/2020 | £104k | "COVID19: Insole Court Trust" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/10/2013 | £10k | "The renewal of Insole Court and Securing its Sustainable Future" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/06/2012 | £762k | The Renewal of Insole Court |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/11/2011 | £2.5m | "The Renewal of Insole Court" |