MOOR POOL HERITAGE TRUST
To promote, for the public benefit: the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment within the Moor Pool conservation area and also the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation through the use of community facilities as well as the advancement of education, including knowledge of the social, architectural history and heritage of the area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £580,092, while the trustees explicitly noted it is not yet appropriate to establish a reserves policy due to required refurbishment and maintenance. The charity reported a net surplus on general funds of £169 and confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from rents, hall hire and educational activities £140,204” — page 6
“Trustees are also eligible to rent garages and allotments from the charity. The rents paid are the same as for any other tenant. No monies were outstanding at the year end. 4 Trustees rent allotments and 4 rent garages.”
“Some trustees made small donations to the charity as part of its routine fundraising. These totalled less than £1,000 in the year.” — page 22
“Trustees are also eligible to rent garages and allotments from the charity. The rents paid are the same as for any other tenant. No monies were outstanding at the year end. 4 Trustees rent allotments and 4 rent garages.”
“Some trustees made small donations to the charity as part of its routine fundraising. These totalled less than £1,000 in the year.” — page 22
Funders the charity credits
- The Elford Trust
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- SIMON STIRLINGchair
- Dr NIGEL BARTRAM
- Elizabeth Thomson
- JULIA CLARE BELLINGHAM
- Phil Simpson
- Sarah Copley
- Stuart Green
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £164k | £192k |
| 31/08/2024 | £162k | £144k |
| 31/08/2023 | £237k | £104k |
| 31/08/2022 | £141k | £123k |
| 31/08/2021 | £117k | £79k |
Common questions
Is MOOR POOL HERITAGE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £580,092, while the trustees explicitly noted it is not yet appropriate to establish a reserves policy due to required refurbishment and maintenance. The charity reported a net surplus on general funds of £169 and confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MOOR POOL HERITAGE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MOOR POOL HERITAGE TRUST as a grant recipient include WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST, ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £20k | Grant |
| ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS | FY2025 | £1k | Pilgrim Trust Collection Care Audit |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/05/2020 | £11k | "COVID19 MOOR POOL HERITAGE TRUST" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/09/2014 | £99k | "Conservation of Moor Pool Garden Suburb heritage and development of an Architectural Heritage Education project" |