THE NATIONAL BREWERY HERITAGE TRUST LIMITED
The NBHT role is to protect, preserve and make available to the public the archives and artefacts which together make up the National Brewery Collection. To promote a greater understanding of the history of brewing and the role of public houses. To seek sources of funding as appropriate for repair and restoration of the archive and artefacts.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £11,618 for the year ended 31 August 2025, increasing its total funds to £97,881. The trustees have updated their reserves policy to target £20,000, which is well below the actual unrestricted reserves of £60,855. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The scope and scale of the Trust’s activities have grown significantly in 2025, and the Trustees have therefore decided to increase the level of reserves from £6,000 to £20,000.”
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 07754069
Company officers (Companies House)
- JACKLIN, Susan Wardell on trustee list
- MEADOWS, David on trustee list
- SYKES-DUGMORE, Stephanie on trustee list
- TAYLOR, Helen on trustee list
- STAINER, Thomas on trustee list
- HUGHES, Anthony John on trustee list
- HOLDEN, Christopher on trustee list
- RATHBONE, Brett on trustee list
- HUMPHREYS, Robert Gordon not on trustee list
- HEAVER, Robert Arthur on trustee list
- WHITE, Frederick Harry, Dr on trustee list
- DEAN, Janet Elizabeth Ann on trustee list
Trustees
- HARRY WHITEchair
- Anthony Hughes
- Brett Rathbone
- Christopher Else
- Christopher Holden
- David Meadows
- Helen Taylor
- JANET DEAN
- ROBERT GORDON HUMPHREYS MBE
- Robert Heaver
- Stephanie Sykes-Dugmore
- Susan Jacklin
- Thomas Stainer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £134k | £122k |
| 31/08/2024 | £109k | £89k |
| 31/08/2023 | £61k | £33k |
| 31/08/2022 | £7k | £11k |
| 31/08/2021 | £11k | £6k |
Common questions
Is THE NATIONAL BREWERY HERITAGE TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £11,618 for the year ended 31 August 2025, increasing its total funds to £97,881. The trustees have updated their reserves policy to target £20,000, which is well below the actual unrestricted reserves of £60,855. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE NATIONAL BREWERY HERITAGE TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE NATIONAL BREWERY HERITAGE TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE BREWERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BREWERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £138k | Brewers' Research and Education Fund - Institutions |
| THE BREWERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | Brewers' Research and Education Fund - Institutions |
| THE BREWERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £4k | Brewers' Research and Education Fund - Institutions |
| THE BREWERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £4k | Brewers' Research and Education Fund - Institutions |
| THE BREWERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £0 | Brewers' Research and Education Fund - Institutions |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 10/07/2018 | £8k | "Peace and Legacy: Burton Recovers" |