The Plaister Charity

Registered charity 1175106 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE PLAISTER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

To relieve the suffering of Crabbet Arabian horses in need of care and attention by providing or assisting with theirtreatment, ongoing care, and rehoming. To provide education in the care, treatment, heritage, andbreeding of thoroughbred Crabbet Arabian horses, and to promote the importance and value of Crabbet Arabians and their history to the widest possible audience.

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Latest income
£169k
Latest spending
£250k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,589,611, a decrease from the previous year's £4,663,446 due to a net movement in funds of £73,835. The charity reported total income of £169,046 against total expenditure of £250,194, resulting in a deficit for the year. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: unclear (held: £4.6m)
“The trustees have reviewed the charity’s objectives and the CIO’s constitution in accordance with best practices recommended by the Charity Commission to ensure alignment with the charity’s mission and long-term sustainability.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee expenses
“E M Bower £2,701 (2024: ENil) of expenses were reimbursed to E M Bower during the year. AJ J King £2,463 (2024: £Nil) of expenses were reimbursed to A JJ King during the year.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£169k£250k
31/03/2024£165k£277k
31/03/2023£161k£172k
31/03/2022£158k£209k
31/03/2021£212k£191k

Common questions

Is The Plaister Charity financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,589,611, a decrease from the previous year's £4,663,446 due to a net movement in funds of £73,835. The charity reported total income of £169,046 against total expenditure of £250,194, resulting in a deficit for the year. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.