OLD BURIAL GROUND ESTATE
Grants for the upkeep of Kingston Quaker Meeting House plus other Meeting Houses in Kingston & Wandsworth Area Meeting and South London Area Meeting.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves (working funds) increased to £248,089, which is above the stated reserves policy target of broadly £10,000. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £226,962, driven by investment gains, and holds total net assets of £3,675,685.
What the accounts disclose
“A balance in the working fund is maintained broadly at the level of £10,000 so as to be able to respond to urgent calls on the funds.” — page 4
“Kingston Friends Trusts (Old Burial Ground Estate) is treated by the Charity Commission as a parent of Kingston Friends Trusts (Poors Estate). They share a bank account but prepare separate reports and financial statements.” — page 5
Trustees
- Fred Ashmore
- Hugh Corner
- Kathleen Cargin
- Nick Davis
- Scott Milligan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £91k | £31k |
| 31/12/2024 | £77k | £26k |
| 31/12/2023 | £69k | £105k |
| 31/12/2022 | £61k | £35k |
| 31/12/2021 | £46k | £28k |
Common questions
Is OLD BURIAL GROUND ESTATE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves (working funds) increased to £248,089, which is above the stated reserves policy target of broadly £10,000. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £226,962, driven by investment gains, and holds total net assets of £3,675,685. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.