THE FRIENDS OF ABINGDON ABBEY BUILDINGS TRUST
Registered charity 1183398 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
(a) for the public benefit, the preservation, restoration, development and maintenance of Abingdon Abbey, its buildings and site and other historic buildings and land in the town of Abingdon-on-Thames and its neighbourhood;(b) to advance education in the subjects of the abbey, its properties and the history, heritage and culture of the local area.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £118,345 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds decreasing from £152,157 to £33,812. The trustees have assessed the going concern basis and concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity's financial position is supported by unrestricted funds of £32,516 and restricted funds of £1, primarily held for the Enhancement Project.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Grants (71% of income)
“Grants Received Charity projects - 133,279”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Friends of Abingdon Abbey Buildings Trust (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society — “This now includes Abingdon Town Council, Wolfson Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, Historic Houses Foundation, Oxfordshire Buildings T…” (source page)
- National Lottery Heritage Fund — “We are delighted that the National Lottery Heritage Fund have agreed to help fund this work with a £4m grant.” (source page)
- Abingdon Town Council — “This now includes Abingdon Town Council, Wolfson Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, Historic Houses Foundation, Oxfordshire Buildings T…” (source page)
- Wolfson Foundation — “This now includes Abingdon Town Council, Wolfson Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, Historic Houses Foundation, Oxfordshire Buildings T…” (source page)
- Garfield Weston Foundation — “This now includes Abingdon Town Council, Wolfson Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, Historic Houses Foundation, Oxfordshire Buildings T…” (source page)
- Historic Houses Foundation — “This now includes Abingdon Town Council, Wolfson Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, Historic Houses Foundation, Oxfordshire Buildings T…” (source page)
- Oxfordshire Buildings Trust — “This now includes Abingdon Town Council, Wolfson Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, Historic Houses Foundation, Oxfordshire Buildings T…” (source page)
- Pilgrim Trust — “This now includes Abingdon Town Council, Wolfson Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, Historic Houses Foundation, Oxfordshire Buildings T…” (source page)
- Swire Trusts — “This now includes Abingdon Town Council, Wolfson Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, Historic Houses Foundation, Oxfordshire Buildings T…” (source page)
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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Register events
- Received assets from another charity (06/10/2021) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Gregory Bensberg MBEchair
- Andrew Cherriman
- BRYAN WYMAN BROWN · trustee of 1 other charity
- Godfrey Cole CBE
- Lucinda Sporle
- Matthew Stevens
- Michael Ward
- Roger Michael Thomas · trustee of 2 other charities
- Sarah Ann Onion
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Oxfordshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF ABINGDON ABBEY BUILDINGS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £118,345 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds decreasing from £152,157 to £33,812. The trustees have assessed the going concern basis and concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity's financial position is supported by unrestricted funds of £32,516 and restricted funds of £1, primarily held for the Enhancement Project. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FRIENDS OF ABINGDON ABBEY BUILDINGS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FRIENDS OF ABINGDON ABBEY BUILDINGS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE PILGRIM TRUST.
Known funders
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