FORD GREEN HALL MUSEUM LTD
Ford Green Hall Museum offers visitors a fascinating insight into the life in the 17th Century. The rooms are furnished with an outstanding collection of textiles, ceramics and furnature. The Hall welcomes all and appeals to a wide range of ages and encourages schools to visit and take part in activities.
Objects
1) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION BY THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A MUSEUM.2) TO SUPPORT SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £15,119 for the year, reducing its total unrestricted reserves to £16,414. The trustees explicitly state that these unrestricted reserves are insufficient to meet their policy target of covering six months of running costs. While the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, the trustees note that future financial support from the local council is uncertain.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy covers running costs including wages, repairs and maintenance for a minimum of 6 months” — page 6
“Pamela Mincher (Mother of Nicholas Mincher who was a trustee of the charity until January 2025.) Received a salary and pension contributions during the year ended 31 March 2025 of £7,695 (2024 - £9,677). An additonal £600 payment was received on termination of employment.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- NEIL DAWSONchair
- Amanda Jane Casewell
- Dr Susan Bradbury
- Karen Lesley Kelly
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £71k | £86k |
| 31/03/2024 | £66k | £97k |
| 31/03/2023 | £72k | £83k |
| 31/03/2022 | £63k | £77k |
| 31/03/2021 | £143k | £115k |
Common questions
Is FORD GREEN HALL MUSEUM LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £15,119 for the year, reducing its total unrestricted reserves to £16,414. The trustees explicitly state that these unrestricted reserves are insufficient to meet their policy target of covering six months of running costs. While the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, the trustees note that future financial support from the local council is uncertain. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2023 | £4k | Ford Green Hall |
| UK government | 01/04/2022 | £4k | Ford Green Hall |