THE CHAMBERLAIN HIGHBURY TRUST
To create a legacy in which Highbury provides a centre of learning for a diversity of people from local, regional, national and international origins to come to appreciate the beauty of the restored house, its grounds and park, and where young people in particular can find out about the Chamberlain family in its historic context .
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £20,825 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £248,232 to £227,407. The trustees confirm the charity is prepared on a going concern basis, citing sufficient resources to operate for at least 12 months. Unrestricted funds stood at £50,508, which is below the stated reserves policy target of 12 months of operational expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants of £527,084 were received in the prior year all of which related to restricted funds.” — page 20
“The Trustees aim to maintain reserves at a level sufficient to support the operational expenditure and any commitments of the Charity for a period of 12 months.” — page 4
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- Angharad Rose Bullward
- CATHERINE LOUISE ORGAN
- Charlotte Askew
- Claudine Barbara Ratnayake
- Councillor David Sean Barker
- David Neil Kidney
- Deidre Mattison
- Dr Derren Cresswell
- GLYNIS POWELL
- Indi Deol
- Philip Davis MBE
- Shilpa Amin
- john Wilson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £45k | £66k |
| 31/03/2024 | £563k | £405k |
| 31/03/2023 | £254k | £248k |
| 31/03/2022 | £186k | £258k |
| 31/03/2021 | £209k | £114k |
Common questions
Is THE CHAMBERLAIN HIGHBURY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £20,825 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £248,232 to £227,407. The trustees confirm the charity is prepared on a going concern basis, citing sufficient resources to operate for at least 12 months. Unrestricted funds stood at £50,508, which is below the stated reserves policy target of 12 months of operational expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE CHAMBERLAIN HIGHBURY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CHAMBERLAIN HIGHBURY TRUST as a grant recipient include THE SAINTBURY TRUST, THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FUND, THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SAINTBURY TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | The Advancement of Arts, Culture, Heritage or Science |
| THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FUND | FY2022 | £6k | Project Viability Grant |
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/09/2021 | £2.4m | "The Place That Made the Weather: Joseph Chamberlain's Highbury" |
| UK government | 01/04/2021 | £42k | Highbury Gardens |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/01/2020 | £100k | "Highbury's Gardens" |