THE ARMIGER FOUNDATION
Promote education for the public benefit in the subject of classic and historic vehicles principally by promoting the knowledge and understanding of the maintenance, repair, restoration and operation of such vehicles and providing or assisting in the provision of apprenticeships or other training relating to the maintenance, repair and restoration of classic and historic vehicles for young persons
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £2,569,069 at the year end, supported by cash resources of £2,577,840. The trustees confirm that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity's financial health is underpinned by significant legacy income, with unrestricted funds increasing from £1,579,014 to £2,569,069 during the year.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies; Legacies 1,018,411”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Michael William Barton
- ROBERT PHILIP BURROW
- Simon Philip Thomas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.1m | £97k |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.7m | £142k |
| 31/12/2023 | £0 | £200 |
| 31/12/2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/12/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE ARMIGER FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £2,569,069 at the year end, supported by cash resources of £2,577,840. The trustees confirm that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity's financial health is underpinned by significant legacy income, with unrestricted funds increasing from £1,579,014 to £2,569,069 during the year. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Whitehead & Aldrich.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE VINEHILL TRUST | 1 | £6.6m |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £119k |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £59k |
| LORD LEVERHULME'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| ALTAJIR TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF PLAISTERERS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- STARTERMOTOR LIMITED
- COUNTY CLASSICS MOTOR MUSEUM
- CHINNOR AND PRINCES RISBOROUGH RAILWAY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- JAGUAR DAIMLER HERITAGE TRUST
- THE HISTORIC ENGLAND FOUNDATION
- THE WEALD FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARMIGER FOUNDATION | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STARTERMOTOR LIMITED | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COUNTY CLASSICS MOTOR MUSEUM | £381k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHINNOR AND PRINCES RISBOROUGH RAILWAY ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £200k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| JAGUAR DAIMLER HERITAGE TRUST | £817k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HISTORIC ENGLAND FOUNDATION | £361k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |