GUITING MANOR AMENITY TRUST
The principle objective of the Trust is the conservation of the land and buildings of beauty and historical interest within the Guiting Power Parish and elsewhere, especially within the Cotswold Hills, and is extended to include preserving the local rural and visual character and amenities of the area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £67,729,969, which significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of approximately six months' worth of normal expenditure. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, and the independent auditors have issued an unqualified opinion on the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have Considered the level of free reserves to be held in the Trust and are of the opinion that these should be held at approximately six months’ worth of normal expenditure.” — page 7
“During the year, the Trust received £152,557 (2024 - £151 :432) through rental income and recharges, and £100,000 (2024 - ENIL) gift aid donation from Guiting Manor Farms Limited.” — page 33
“£3,463 (2024 - £11,027) was paid during the year for legal fees. At the balance sheet date, the amount due to/from Lodders Solicitors LLP was ENIL (2024 - £NIL).” — page 33
“During the year, the Trust received £152,557 (2024 - £151 :432) through rental income and recharges, and £100,000 (2024 - ENIL) gift aid donation from Guiting Manor Farms Limited.” — page 33
“£3,463 (2024 - £11,027) was paid during the year for legal fees. At the balance sheet date, the amount due to/from Lodders Solicitors LLP was ENIL (2024 - £NIL).” — page 33
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2025)
Trustees
- ADAM JAMES PRICE
- CHRISTOPHER DESMOND HAYES
- Charles Henry Arkell
- JAMES EDWARD SPRECKLEY
- Lesley Knee
- MARK ADRIAN HUNT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 30/04/2024 | £1.3m | £774k |
| 30/04/2023 | £1.4m | £677k |
Common questions
Is GUITING MANOR AMENITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £67,729,969, which significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of approximately six months' worth of normal expenditure. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, and the independent auditors have issued an unqualified opinion on the financial statements. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Just Audit & Assurance Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GODINTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £240k |
| THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FUND | 1 | £43k |
| WIRRAL CVS | 1 | £7k |
| THE FEDERATION OF MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES OF WALES | 1 | £5k |
| THE MCCORQUODALE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- GREENFIELD VALLEY TRUST
- THE WADENHOE TRUST
- THE PORT SUNLIGHT VILLAGE TRUST
- Country Houses Foundation
- TYNE AND WEAR BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED
- COTSWOLD LAKES TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUITING MANOR AMENITY TRUST | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GREENFIELD VALLEY TRUST | £164k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WADENHOE TRUST | £357k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PORT SUNLIGHT VILLAGE TRUST | £3.5m | — | — | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| Country Houses Foundation | £850k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TYNE AND WEAR BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |