CORTON HOUSE & BREWSTER COURT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £930,891 as at 31 March 2025, which the Trustees consider to be appropriate and sufficient to continue as a going concern. The charity met its stated reserves policy of holding reserves equal to at least nine months of general charitable expenditure. The financial statements were audited by Lovewell Blake LLP, who reported an unqualified opinion.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity meets the Charities Commission recommended good practise of holding reserves which are equal to at least nine months of the general charitable expenditure.” — page 8
“During the year the charity incurred legal fees of £61,212 (2024: £8,150) in respect of services provided by Leathes Prior, which is a related party due to R Guthrie’s position as a partner of the firm.” — page 34
“During the year and previous period, consultancy services were provided by T Cotton. The total invoiced was £4,400 (2024: £4,800) of which £800 (2024: £Nil) was outstanding at the year end.” — page 34
“During the year the charity incurred legal fees of £61,212 (2024: £8,150) in respect of services provided by Leathes Prior, which is a related party due to R Guthrie’s position as a partner of the firm.” — page 34
“During the year and previous period, consultancy services were provided by T Cotton. The total invoiced was £4,400 (2024: £4,800) of which £800 (2024: £Nil) was outstanding at the year end.” — page 34
“During the year the charity incurred legal fees of £61,212 (2024: £8,150) in respect of services provided by Leathes Prior, which is a related party due to R Guthrie’s position as a partner of the firm.” — page 34
“During the year and previous period, consultancy services were provided by T Cotton. The total invoiced was £4,400 (2024: £4,800) of which £800 (2024: £Nil) was outstanding at the year end.” — page 34
“The merger was affected by transferring the assets and operations of Corton House Limited into the charity on 31 March 2025.” — page 6
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Corton House: Requires improvement
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/12/2015)
- Transferred assets to another charity (14/10/2015)
Trustees
- Patricia Brocklebankchair
- Andrew Verney
- Denise Forder
- Gareth Phillips
- Grace Macdonald
- Jack Minns
- Marian George
- Mark Rackham
- Richard Guthrie
- Terence Cotton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3.1m | £3.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £319k | £330k |
| 31/03/2023 | £273k | £210k |
| 31/03/2022 | £237k | £181k |
| 31/03/2021 | £236k | £205k |
Common questions
Is CORTON HOUSE & BREWSTER COURT financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £930,891 as at 31 March 2025, which the Trustees consider to be appropriate and sufficient to continue as a going concern. The charity met its stated reserves policy of holding reserves equal to at least nine months of general charitable expenditure. The financial statements were audited by Lovewell Blake LLP, who reported an unqualified opinion. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Lovewell Blake LLP.