HERITAGE IRONWORK TRUST LTD
In achieving NHIG's purpose of ensuring the conservation of ironwork for the benefit of the nation NHIG's work can be categorised into the following areas:Education by developing and sustaining knowledge; instigating, conducting and publishing Research; establishing and promoting Professional Standards; collecting and developing Resources and Advocacy both nationally and internationally.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £5,921 for the year, increasing its total unrestricted funds to £9,332. The trustees consider reserves to be sufficient and confirmed that the policy target of three to six months' expenditure has been maintained. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 7
Trustees
- BRIAN JOHN HALLchair
- ADRIAN LEGGE
- Andrew Thearle
- Bethan Griffiths
- DAVID GEORGE JAMES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £40k | £34k |
| 30/09/2024 | £22k | £37k |
| 30/09/2023 | £16k | £26k |
| 30/09/2022 | £26k | £28k |
| 30/09/2021 | £19k | £26k |
Common questions
Is HERITAGE IRONWORK TRUST LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £5,921 for the year, increasing its total unrestricted funds to £9,332. The trustees consider reserves to be sufficient and confirmed that the policy target of three to six months' expenditure has been maintained. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HERITAGE IRONWORK TRUST LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HERITAGE IRONWORK TRUST LTD as a grant recipient include SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST, DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | FY2022 | £8k | Iron |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | FY2022 | £6k | Ironwork Conservation Working Parties pilot scheme |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Grant funding of activities |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 25/05/2010 | £350k | "Heritage Blacksmith Bursaries" |