THE HARBORNE PARISH LANDS CHARITY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £43,633 for the year, which was better than the budgeted deficit of £103,768. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds £954,501 in cash and total liquid assets of £7,020,935, which exceeds its stated policy target of holding six months' operating expenditure (£1,080,146).
What the accounts disclose
“Two members of staff have a remuneration package that exceeds £60,000 including one member of staff whose total remuneration and benefits exceed £70,000.” — page 9
“Two members of staff have a remuneration package that exceeds £60,000” — page 9
“It is the charity’s policy to hold 6 months’ operating expenditure (£1,080,146) and 12 months’ maintenance expenditure (£221,806) in reserve” — page 21
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from unclear (FY2022) to £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2025).
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (FY2022) → 2 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- David Jeffery — Chairperson
- Steven Simpson — Chief Executive
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- HARBORNE AND SMETHWICK CHARITABLE TRUST
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £2.0m | £2.0m |
| 30/06/2024 | £1.9m | £2.2m |
| 30/06/2023 | £1.7m | £1.8m |
| 30/06/2022 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
| 30/06/2021 | £1.5m | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is THE HARBORNE PARISH LANDS CHARITY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £43,633 for the year, which was better than the budgeted deficit of £103,768. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds £954,501 in cash and total liquid assets of £7,020,935, which exceeds its stated policy target of holding six months' operating expenditure (£1,080,146). Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE HARBORNE PARISH LANDS CHARITY earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £102k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
| The Edge Ministries | 1 | £5k |
| COLCHESTER ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY | 1 | £1k |