THE BLAKE COTTAGE TRUST
The Charity's objects are restricted specifically to the promotion, encouragement, maintenance, improvement and advancement of education of the public in the life and works of William Blake (1757-1827) and to equipping and maintaining his surviving homes, in particular the property located at 1 Blake's Road, Felpham, Bognor Regis, PO22 7EB, as a focal point for the study and appreciation thereof.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit in free reserves of £3,322, a reversal from the previous year's surplus of £6,488. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing sufficient budgeted income and expenditure for the next 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year under review £39 (2024: £108) was reimbursed to a trustee for subsistence.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Daphne Irene Romney KC
- Douglas James Nicholls
- Dr Camila Oliveira Querino
- Dr IRENE CAMPBELL
- Richard Gordon Menzies Clemmow
- Stephen Orchard
- Suzannah Gail Lloyd
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £178k | £86k |
| 31/10/2024 | £51k | £34k |
| 31/10/2023 | £51k | £3k |
| 31/10/2022 | £14k | £14k |
| 31/10/2021 | £6k | £4k |
Common questions
Is THE BLAKE COTTAGE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit in free reserves of £3,322, a reversal from the previous year's surplus of £6,488. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing sufficient budgeted income and expenditure for the next 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/03/2025 | £244k | "Saving Blake's Cottage and planning for a sustainable future." |