THE TOWN LANDS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £215,289 for the year ended 31 October 2025, primarily driven by a £22,090 revaluation loss on investments and increased charitable expenditure. Despite this deficit, total unrestricted funds remain substantial at £9,443,130, with net current assets of £209,995 exceeding the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £200,000. The trustees confirm that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the Trustees' policy to maintain a fund of £200,000 in net current assets to cover both expected annual expenditure and any emergency demands” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/01/2016)
Trustees
- Dr TIMOTHY JOHN MORTON
- FAY LOUVAINE BALDRY
- JAMES BRYAN COOK
- JAMES MICHAEL HARTLEY
- JENNIFER IRENE LANGESKOV
- KEITH GREGORY
- KENNETH JOHN LEGGETT
- MARK JERMEY
- Neil Anthony Hickman
- PHILIPPA JAYNE DREW R.F.H.P
- ROBERT JAMES SEPPINGS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £171k | £364k |
| 31/10/2024 | £173k | £203k |
| 31/10/2023 | £150k | £172k |
| 31/10/2022 | £154k | £190k |
| 31/10/2021 | £153k | £153k |
Common questions
Is THE TOWN LANDS financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £215,289 for the year ended 31 October 2025, primarily driven by a £22,090 revaluation loss on investments and increased charitable expenditure. Despite this deficit, total unrestricted funds remain substantial at £9,443,130, with net current assets of £209,995 exceeding the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £200,000. The trustees confirm that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GUILD ESTATE ENDOWMENT | 1 | £3.3m |
| COLLEGE ESTATE ENDOWMENT | 1 | £1.4m |