THE ASTON MARTIN HERITAGE TRUST
A Charitable Incorporated Organisation - Foundation that manages a museum and comprehensive archive for the purpose of the preservation and advancement of knowledge of the heritage relating to Aston Martin and Lagonda.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £5,054 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total incoming resources of £347,430 and total expenditure of £342,376. The trustees confirm that free unrestricted reserves amounted to 11 months of operating expenditure, exceeding their stated policy target of a minimum of 6 months. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The major source of income remains the Aston Martin Owners Club by which we received £164,678 as part of our £347,430 total income.”
“The Trust aims to have a minimum of 6 months operating expenditure in liquid reserves at any one time in addition to reserves maintained to meet specific projects.” — page 7
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (28/10/2021)
Trustees
- Andrew Mark Gauntlett
- August von Joest
- GARRY TAYLOR
- John Warden
- Kerry Green
- Philip Dolling
- Ryan Preece
- Stephanie Sykes-Dugmore
- Steve Waddingham
- Tim Cottingham
- Tom Westley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £347k | £342k |
| 30/09/2024 | £363k | £403k |
| 30/09/2023 | £283k | £298k |
| 30/09/2022 | £272k | £256k |
| 30/09/2021 | £275k | £265k |
Common questions
Is THE ASTON MARTIN HERITAGE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £5,054 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total incoming resources of £347,430 and total expenditure of £342,376. The trustees confirm that free unrestricted reserves amounted to 11 months of operating expenditure, exceeding their stated policy target of a minimum of 6 months. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 19/04/2024 | £81k | "Exploring the Future for Aston Martin’s Heritage.." |