THE FARRER FAMILY TRUST
The preservation for the benefit and education of the public of buildings of architectural and/or historic merit and the conservation of the natural environment.The promotion of social inclusionThe provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupation in the interests of social welfareThe area of benefit is Clapham, Austwick and Newby in N.Yorks
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds £9,459,016 in total unrestricted funds, with £421,632 held in cash reserves which trustees consider adequate for running the charity. The majority of funds are held in investment property, and the trustees report adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy of the Trustees is to ensure that the Charity safely commits as much as possible to furthering its objects whilst retaining financial stability and the potential to respond to new opportunities. At the balance sheet date there was £421,632 in cash reserves which the Trustees consider to be adequate for the running of the charity, a lot of which is held for the necessary repairs and compliance with statutory requirements.” — page 5
“Dr J A Farrer's Discretionary Will Trust, a related party, paid expenses amounting to £12,549 (2024: £45,248) on behalf of the charity. The outstanding balance due to Dr J A Farrer's Discretionary Will Trust at the year end was £12,549 (2024: £0).” — page 21
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Lord Mark Thomas Bridges KCVOchair
- Beatrice Hope Farrer
- JOHN PHILIP WILLIAM FARRER
- Maria Jane Margaret Farrer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £282k | £148k |
| 31/03/2024 | £230k | £174k |
| 31/03/2023 | £214k | £222k |
| 31/03/2022 | £199k | £82k |
| 31/03/2021 | £184k | £178k |
Common questions
Is THE FARRER FAMILY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds £9,459,016 in total unrestricted funds, with £421,632 held in cash reserves which trustees consider adequate for running the charity. The majority of funds are held in investment property, and the trustees report adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PM+M Solutions for Business LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PILGRIM TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE HAROLD AND ALICE BRIDGES CHARITY | 1 | £500 |
Charities like this
- FARRER AND CO CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE FARRER TRUST
- THE JOSEPH AND FRANCES CLARK TRUST
- THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY
- SEFTON PARK PALM HOUSE PRESERVATION TRUST
- NORTH CRAVEN BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FARRER FAMILY TRUST | £282k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FARRER AND CO CHARITABLE TRUST | £102k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE FARRER TRUST | £238k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JOSEPH AND FRANCES CLARK TRUST | £197k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | £260k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SEFTON PARK PALM HOUSE PRESERVATION TRUST | £981k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |