David Parr House & Gallery

Registered charity 1156298 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE DAVID PARR HOUSE

Assist in the funding of the David Parr House, its collection and activities by seeking contributions from individuals and organisations.To oversee the conservation of the David Parr House and protect it for present and future generations.Work with a wide range of professionals and volunteers to develop creative, inspiring and accessible ways to showcase the heritage and arts within the house.

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,379,651, which the trustees confirm is in line with their policy of maintaining funds approximating to six months of operating costs. The charity reported a net income of £704,016 for the year, driven largely by a £725,000 grant received for property acquisition, while total income reached £996,546.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold); recorded price paid £1.0m. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Reported reserves equal ~1.7 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (82% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 4.8% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

• Sarah Wimhurstchair
• Christina Helen McGregor
• Dr Victoria Mills
• Francis William Penter
• Susan Elizabeth Miller
• Susan Rachel Biller · trustee of 1 other charity

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Cambridgeshire

Income and spending

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Known funders

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Government & lottery funding

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