THE TOLPUDDLE MARTYRS MEMORIAL COTTAGES
Provides housing for poor and aged members of trade unions and others, provides a museum for advancement of education of the public in the Tolpuddle Martyrs
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £110,213 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £998,518. The trustees consider the going concern basis appropriate due to confirmed ongoing support from the Trades Union Congress and current unrestricted reserves. A three-year forecast indicates an expected operating surplus of approximately £8,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The main source of income was from sale of memorabilia, which generated £22,397 in 2024” — page 5
“The free reserves at 31 December 2024 amount to (£110,213). These are lower than the target as the charity received no gift aid donation from the TUC during 2024.” — page 5
“The Trades Union Congress has the power of appointment of trustees and is the primary donor. The charity received £0 from the TUC during the year (a three-year donation was made in 2021: £300,000). As at 31 December 2024 the balance owed to the TUC was £217,659.” — page 17
Trustees
- Francesca Helen Heathcote
- Ines Lage Brett
- Paul Nowak
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £47k | £157k |
| 31/12/2023 | £41k | £183k |
| 31/12/2022 | £51k | £172k |
| 31/12/2021 | £394k | £163k |
| 31/12/2020 | £153k | £111k |
Common questions
Is THE TOLPUDDLE MARTYRS MEMORIAL COTTAGES financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £110,213 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £998,518. The trustees consider the going concern basis appropriate due to confirmed ongoing support from the Trades Union Congress and current unrestricted reserves. A three-year forecast indicates an expected operating surplus of approximately £8,000. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 08/03/2021 | £29k | CRF21 The Tolpuddle Martyrs Memorial Cottages |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/09/2013 | £39k | "Tolpuddle Audio Visual Trail" |