THE GUILD ESTATE ENDOWMENT
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £2.9m in 2024, with total net assets rising to £38.0m. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £102,709, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover ongoing administration costs for six months. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“an unrestricted reserve of at least £0.1m is held” — page 4
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Matthew Poole — Chief Executive
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- THE STRATFORD UPON AVON TOWN TRUST
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £2.9m | £2.9m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.6m | £2.6m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.5m | £2.5m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.5m | £2.5m |
| 31/12/2020 | £2.1m | £2.1m |
Common questions
Is THE GUILD ESTATE ENDOWMENT financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income increased to £2.9m in 2024, with total net assets rising to £38.0m. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £102,709, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover ongoing administration costs for six months. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | 1 | — |
| BACON FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £1.0m |
| FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £268k |
| AMAR-FRANSES AND FOSTER-JENKINS TRUST | 1 | £151k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST | 1 | £89k |
| THE HABERDASHERS' FOUNDATION | 1 | £66k |
| SCOULOUDI FOUNDATION | 1 | £29k |