WHITE HOUSE FARM ARBORETUM FOUNDATION
To cultivating and maintaining a collection of plant species of the temperate world at an arboretum and botanic garden known as White House Farm Arboretum, Sevenoaks, Kent.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £604,311, which exceeds its stated policy target of covering 12 months of running and maintenance costs. The filing confirms the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future, supported by a net fund movement of £43,589 for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to hold reserves sufficient to cover the costs of running and maintaining an arboretum and botanic garden, as well as providing advocacy and advice for the next 12 months.” — page 5
“During the year, the Director and Trustee, Maurice Foster, donated to the Charity amounts of £23,529 (2023 - £4,812). No conditions were attached to the donations in either year.” — page 24
“During the year, the Director and Trustee, Roderick White, donated to the Charity fixed assets with a fair value of £1,600 (2023 - £NIL). No conditions were attached to the donations in the year.” — page 24
“During the year, the Director and Trustee, Maurice Foster, donated to the Charity amounts of £23,529 (2023 - £4,812). No conditions were attached to the donations in either year.” — page 24
“During the year, the Director and Trustee, Roderick White, donated to the Charity fixed assets with a fair value of £1,600 (2023 - £NIL). No conditions were attached to the donations in the year.” — page 24
“During the year, the Director and Trustee, Maurice Foster, donated to the Charity amounts of £23,529 (2023 - £4,812). No conditions were attached to the donations in either year.” — page 24
“During the year, the Director and Trustee, Roderick White, donated to the Charity fixed assets with a fair value of £1,600 (2023 - £NIL). No conditions were attached to the donations in the year.” — page 24
“During the year, the Director and Trustee, Maurice Foster, donated to the Charity amounts of £23,529 (2023 - £4,812). No conditions were attached to the donations in either year.” — page 24
“During the year, the Director and Trustee, Roderick White, donated to the Charity fixed assets with a fair value of £1,600 (2023 - £NIL). No conditions were attached to the donations in the year.” — page 24
Trustees
- Dr Clare Louise Elizabeth Foster PhDchair
- Charlotte Foster
- Christopher Lane
- Christopher Sanders
- Jack Joseph Aldridge
- MAURICE CURTIS FOSTER
- Roderick Kenneth White
- Sally Anne Stenson Berkeley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £47k | £25k |
| 31/12/2023 | £15k | £9k |
| 31/12/2022 | £248k | £6k |
| 31/12/2021 | £40k | £4k |
| 31/12/2020 | £270k | £1k |
Common questions
Is WHITE HOUSE FARM ARBORETUM FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £604,311, which exceeds its stated policy target of covering 12 months of running and maintenance costs. The filing confirms the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future, supported by a net fund movement of £43,589 for the year. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.