CHIPPING CAMPDEN TOWN TRUST
The objects of the Charity are to maintain, insure, keep repaired, fit and adapt the Town Hall and other property for the purpose of the benefit of the town
Objects
THE TRUSTEE SHALL APPLY THE INCOME OF THE CHARITY IN THEFOLLOWING WAYS:(1) IN DEFRAYING ALL PROPER COSTS, CHARGES AND EXPENSES OF AND INCIDENTAL TO THEADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OFTHE CHARITY;(2) IN INSURING AS AFORESAID AND IN MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING THE TOWN HALL AND OTHERPROPERTY OF THE CHARITY INCLUDING THE FURNITURE AND EFFECTS THEREIN AND IN PAYING ALLOTHER CHARGES AND OUTGOINGS;(3) IN MAKING PAYMENTS TO THE EXTRAORDINARY REPAIR FUND AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED. (SEE SCHEME FOR FURTHER DETAILS.)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £222,466, which the trustees acknowledge are insufficient to cover the full estimated repair costs of over £200,000 identified in the condition survey. The charity generated operating income of £59,482 and holds investments valued at £130,118, but notes it will need to seek additional revenue or heritage grants to meet future maintenance commitments.
What the accounts disclose
“Chipping Campden Town Council (insurance) £1,040 2024 - £1,040” — page 11
“Chipping Campden Town Council (admin) nil 2024 - £2,624” — page 11
“Chipping Campden Town Council (insurance) £1,040 2024 - £1,040” — page 11
“Chipping Campden Town Council (admin) nil 2024 - £2,624” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 8
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 8
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £59k | £40k |
| 31/03/2024 | £58k | £62k |
| 31/03/2023 | £50k | £50k |
| 31/03/2022 | £60k | £44k |
| 31/03/2021 | £41k | £34k |
Common questions
Is CHIPPING CAMPDEN TOWN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £222,466, which the trustees acknowledge are insufficient to cover the full estimated repair costs of over £200,000 identified in the condition survey. The charity generated operating income of £59,482 and holds investments valued at £130,118, but notes it will need to seek additional revenue or heritage grants to meet future maintenance commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £160k |
Charities like this
- CHIPPING CAMPDEN COMMUNITY TRUST
- CHIPPING CAMPDEN MUSIC FESTIVAL
- ROTARY CLUB OF CHIPPING CAMPDEN TRUST FUND
- JOHN HODGES' TRUST FOR HARPSDEN HALL
- CHIPPING CAMPDEN SCHOOL CHARITY
- THE TAPPENDEN CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIPPING CAMPDEN TOWN TRUST | £59k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHIPPING CAMPDEN COMMUNITY TRUST | £66k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHIPPING CAMPDEN MUSIC FESTIVAL | £412k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ROTARY CLUB OF CHIPPING CAMPDEN TRUST FUND | £10k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JOHN HODGES' TRUST FOR HARPSDEN HALL | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHIPPING CAMPDEN SCHOOL CHARITY | £48k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |