ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £59,948, bringing total reserves to £1,988,951. The trustees report that free reserves of £1,082,860 are maintained at a level equivalent to between six and twelve months of expenditure, satisfying their stated reserves policy. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Society that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use (ie general funds) should be maintained at a level equivalent to between six and twelve month’s expenditure.” — page 6
“During the period, AGS Expeditions Limited advanced funds to Alpine Garden Society, the amount owed to AGS Expeditions Limited at the year end was £2,052 (2024: £4,611 owed from Alpine Garden Society).” — page 33
“During 2025 the Society conducted the majority of its trading activities through two wholly owned subsidiary companies – A.G.S . Publications Limited and AGS Expeditions Limited.” — page 8
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (31/03/2022)
Trustees
- Dr Robert Amoschair
- Anne Vale
- David Keith Haselgrove
- Mathew Jeffery
- PROFESSOR JOHN GALLOWAY
- SALLY PETITT
- Thomas Freeth
- beth marshall
- steven vale
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £362k | £312k |
| 31/08/2024 | £221k | £380k |
| 31/08/2023 | £411k | £609k |
| 31/08/2022 | £262k | £447k |
| 31/08/2021 | £258k | £404k |
Common questions
Is ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £59,948, bringing total reserves to £1,988,951. The trustees report that free reserves of £1,082,860 are maintained at a level equivalent to between six and twelve months of expenditure, satisfying their stated reserves policy. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kendall Wadley LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPMENTS IN LITERACY UK (UK) | 1 | £10k |