SUFFOLK PRESERVATION SOCIETY
Our aim is to ensure that the distinctive character of Suffolk's built environment, coastline and landscape is protected. Where change is proposed the society will use its expertise and resources to play a proactive role in all the relevant processes so as to ensure that change is undertaken sympathetically and to the highest standards of design and sustainability.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £83,826 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by total expenditure exceeding income and a loss on investments. This financial position was significantly impacted by unauthorized payments totaling £2,305 in the current year, part of a larger misappropriation of £122,145 identified between 2021 and 2025. Despite these losses, the charity holds unrestricted funds of £241,614 at year-end and maintains a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 1 £70,001 - £80,000” — page 12
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 1” — page 12
“During the year some of the Charity's trustees paid expenses on behalf of the Charity. These amount to less than £1,000.” — page 15
“In early 2025, the trustees became aware that suppliers to the Charity had not been paid. A full investigation was subsequently carried out, which revealed that a significant number of payments had been made without the trustees' authorization.” — page 7
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/08/2015)
Trustees
- ROBERT TOWNSHENDchair
- Claire Victoria Tenwick
- Gillian Margaret Jolly
- JACQUELINE ANNE WARD
- KARL DEBENHAM
- Karl Luke Constable
- Katherine Alexa Claire Anderson Scott
- Simon Sturgis
- Sophie Douglas
- Thomas Oliver Seymour
- William Dunn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £67k | £135k |
| 31/12/2024 | £64k | £195k |
| 31/12/2023 | £123k | £226k |
| 31/12/2022 | £162k | £206k |
| 31/12/2021 | £243k | £184k |
Common questions
Is SUFFOLK PRESERVATION SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £83,826 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by total expenditure exceeding income and a loss on investments. This financial position was significantly impacted by unauthorized payments totaling £2,305 in the current year, part of a larger misappropriation of £122,145 identified between 2021 and 2025. Despite these losses, the charity holds unrestricted funds of £241,614 at year-end and maintains a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of SUFFOLK PRESERVATION SOCIETY earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £934 | Suffolk Preservation Trust climate change conference - Little Hall, Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury |