THE FRIENDS OF PERSHORE ABBEY CIO
The objects of the CIO are the preservation, repair, maintenance, restoration and improvement of the fabric of Pershore Abbey at Pershore, Worcestershire including its furniture, ornaments and contents for the benefit of the public.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased to £2,802,021 at the year-end, reflecting a deficit of £45,519 for the period due to investment losses and reduced donations. The charity maintains a reserves policy targeting less than £7,000 for general running costs, with actual free reserves significantly exceeding this threshold. The trustees report that systems and controls are in place to mitigate major risks to operations and finances.
What the accounts disclose
“the Trustees consider the amount required to retain out of its general income as a reserve for its general running costs is less than £7,000 per annum.” — page 9
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/08/2021)
Trustees
- Dr JUDITH MARY DALE
- Jonathan Sington
- Martin Fowler
- Martyn Edgar Spence
- Patricia Ann Steel
- Peter Charles Dann
- Philip Jones
- ROBIN WHITTAKER
- Rev Claire Ann Lording
- Samantha Andrews
- Sarah Jane Ingles
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £62k | £52k |
| 05/04/2024 | £73k | £108k |
| 05/04/2023 | £67k | £394k |
| 05/04/2022 | £122k | £57k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF PERSHORE ABBEY CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased to £2,802,021 at the year-end, reflecting a deficit of £45,519 for the period due to investment losses and reduced donations. The charity maintains a reserves policy targeting less than £7,000 for general running costs, with actual free reserves significantly exceeding this threshold. The trustees report that systems and controls are in place to mitigate major risks to operations and finances. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FRIENDS OF PERSHORE ABBEY CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FRIENDS OF PERSHORE ABBEY CIO as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE, DUMBRECK CHARITY.
Shared trustees with funders
- Dr JUDITH MARY DALE — trustee here and at THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE | FY2024 | £30k | repenting of the north-east walls, repairs to the north aisle roof, partial replacement of the wooden walkways on the tower roof, and lighting for the bell-ring |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | FY2022 | £5k | Culture and the Arts |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE | FY2024 | £1k | maintenance of the new organ |