FRIENDS OF THE MINT HOUSE
Our activities: 1. fundraising to purchase, restore and preserve the Mint House, Pevensey, as a Tudor Museum and local Heritage Centre. 2. fundraising for the provision of community charitable activities to include groups traditionally excluded from heritage, 3. fundraising for building, historical, archaeological and artwork surveys for the education and benefit of the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held very little reserves as at 5 April 2025, with unrestricted cash funds of £5,947 and restricted funds of £771. The trustees do not yet have a formal reserves policy in place and are constantly monitoring the limited cash available. The charity relies heavily on grants and fundraising events to cover expenditure, with total charitable expenditure significantly exceeding unrestricted income for the year.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Gemma Lloydchair
- Chloe Hesketh
- Claire Innes
- Colin Torode
- Hannah Sarah Emery-Wright
- Howie George Whale
- Michael Fairbrass
- Samuel Mortimer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £66k | £90k |
| 05/04/2024 | £60k | £29k |
| 05/04/2023 | £10k | £7k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF THE MINT HOUSE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held very little reserves as at 5 April 2025, with unrestricted cash funds of £5,947 and restricted funds of £771. The trustees do not yet have a formal reserves policy in place and are constantly monitoring the limited cash available. The charity relies heavily on grants and fundraising events to cover expenditure, with total charitable expenditure significantly exceeding unrestricted income for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/01/2024 | £86k | "Ye Olde Mint House - A New Heritage" |