THE BOX MOOR TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds £577,883 in free unrestricted reserves, which is below the stated policy target of £1.5m. The Trustees and auditors confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for at least twelve months, with £2.2m held in cash and no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee earned more than £60,000 during the year (2024: none).” — page 44
“The reserves policy requires that the charity holds free reserves (unrestricted net current assets) sufficient to cover anticipated periods of lower cash inflow from commercial property rental. We calculate this to be £1.5m, based on the accounts to 30 September 2025.” — page 16
“During the year, the charity sold wood to two trustees, each at market value of £135. The transactions were undertaken on normal commercial terms. The trustees concerned did not take part in any decisions relating to these transactions. No amounts were outstanding at the year end.” — page 53
“There is one staff tenancy where an employee occupies the property rent free to enable them to carry out their estate duties efficiently.” — page 53
“During the year, the charity sold wood to two trustees, each at market value of £135. The transactions were undertaken on normal commercial terms. The trustees concerned did not take part in any decisions relating to these transactions. No amounts were outstanding at the year end.” — page 53
“There is one staff tenancy where an employee occupies the property rent free to enable them to carry out their estate duties efficiently.” — page 53
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from Under £60,000 (FY2024) to Under £20,000 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- Patrick Schneiderschair
- ANDY COOK
- DAVID HENRY WILLIAM KIRK
- Graham Russell French
- Kevin Brown
- Lisa Timms
- Lynda Mills-Webb
- Matthew Whitbread
- PETER ABLETT
- PETER PHILLIPS
- Stephen James Wilson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £2.7m | £2.7m |
| 30/09/2024 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 30/09/2023 | £1.0m | £984k |
| 30/09/2022 | £946k | £822k |
| 30/09/2021 | £736k | £846k |
Common questions
Is THE BOX MOOR TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds £577,883 in free unrestricted reserves, which is below the stated policy target of £1.5m. The Trustees and auditors confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for at least twelve months, with £2.2m held in cash and no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE BOX MOOR TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £20,000 band.
Who funds THE BOX MOOR TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BOX MOOR TRUST as a grant recipient include ETHEL AND GWYNNE MORGAN TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ETHEL AND GWYNNE MORGAN TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/05/2003 | £39k | "Box Moor Trust Heritage Centre" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| TOWN AND MANOR OF HUNGERFORD CHARITY | 1 | £750 |