THE NORMANDY MEMORIAL TRUST LTD
To facilitate the design and construction of a memorial in Normandy, France in tribute to the members of the British armed services and those who served directly with them who died during in the Normandy Campaign of 1944.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Group reported a surplus of £92,150 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total net assets of £30,995,926. The trustees confirmed that the Group has adequate resources to meet ongoing costs for the foreseeable future, noting free reserves of £799,129. The financial position is supported by significant heritage assets valued at £26,654,245 and unrestricted funds of £30,875,087.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group is committed to maintaining a level of reserves which is prudent to meet on-going liabilities sufficient to ensure that the Memorial can be maintained and to protect the long-term future of its activities.”
“During the year under review, the Trust transferred assets totalling £99,710 to its subsidiary.” — page 28
“During the year under review, the Trust charged rent to its subsidiary totalling £27,351.” — page 28
“During the year under review, the Trust transferred assets totalling £99,710 to its subsidiary.” — page 28
“During the year under review, the Trust charged rent to its subsidiary totalling £27,351.” — page 28
“During the year under review, the Trust transferred assets totalling £99,710 to its subsidiary.” — page 28
“During the year under review, the Trust charged rent to its subsidiary totalling £27,351.” — page 28
“The Group consists of The Normandy Memorial Trust Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary SAS NMT Trading France.” — page 17
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Lord Richard DANNATTchair
- Baroness Gabrielle Louise BERTIN
- General Sir Peter Anthony WALL
- JOHN CONACHER HARRISON
- Lord Arthur Nicholas Winston Soames
- NICHOLAS NEWTON HENSHALL WITCHELL
- Richard Andrew Swallow
- SIR MICHAEL DEREK VAUGHAN RAKE
- Viscount Henry Montgomery
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 30/06/2024 | £2.8m | £956k |
| 30/06/2023 | £395k | £851k |
| 30/06/2022 | £199k | £735k |
| 30/06/2021 | £251k | £248k |
Common questions
Is THE NORMANDY MEMORIAL TRUST LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Group reported a surplus of £92,150 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total net assets of £30,995,926. The trustees confirmed that the Group has adequate resources to meet ongoing costs for the foreseeable future, noting free reserves of £799,129. The financial position is supported by significant heritage assets valued at £26,654,245 and unrestricted funds of £30,875,087. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.
Who funds THE NORMANDY MEMORIAL TRUST LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE NORMANDY MEMORIAL TRUST LTD as a grant recipient include GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION, THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE DORFMAN FOUNDATION, PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST, THE J P MARLAND CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £250k | Education |
| THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £25k | |
| THE DORFMAN FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £13k | |
| THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £4k | |
| THE J P MARLAND CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE J P MARLAND CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The John Gurney Charitable Trust | 1 | £110k |
| THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £96k |
| THE R C SNELLING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £55k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £37k |
| Army Benevolent Fund | 1 | £35k |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | 1 | £32k |
| THE CHARLES LITTLEWOOD HILL TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE MARTIN LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- SPIRIT OF NORMANDY TRUST
- WAR MEMORIALS TRUST
- ANNE FRENCH MEMORIAL TRUST
- THE TAIT MEMORIAL TRUST
- LORD KITCHENER MEMORIAL HOLIDAY CENTRE
- THE NORFOLK CHURCHES TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE NORMANDY MEMORIAL TRUST LTD | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SPIRIT OF NORMANDY TRUST | £123k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WAR MEMORIALS TRUST | £339k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ANNE FRENCH MEMORIAL TRUST | £317k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TAIT MEMORIAL TRUST | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LORD KITCHENER MEMORIAL HOLIDAY CENTRE | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |