ALFORD AND DISTRICT CIVIC TRUST LIMITED
To preserve for the public the natural, artistic and cultural amenities of the town of Alford and its surroundings
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves have decreased to £1,295,959 from £1,316,960 in the prior year, resulting in a net expenditure for the period. The trustees report that holding sufficient funds to cover one year's operating costs will not be possible for the next two years due to rising energy bills and the depletion of the sinking fund by a historic electricity bill settlement. Despite this, the charity maintains significant heritage assets valued at £1,232,748 and continues its operations with a volunteer management basis.
What the accounts disclose
“holding sufficient funds to cover one year's operating costs will not be possible for the next 2 years until reserves can be rebuilt.” — page 5
“The wholly owned trading subsidiary, Alford Manor House Limited, is incorporated in the United Kingdom (Company number 07564261)” — page 18
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Ashley Richard Vincent
- Catherine Elizabeth Stredwick
- Dennis Frederick Bell
- GRANT ALLAN
- Kathleen Mary Farrer
- Margaret Anne Fulwood
- RICHARD QUANTRELL
- SANDRA MARGARET ANNE SPENCELEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £57k | £78k |
| 31/03/2024 | £65k | £63k |
| 31/03/2023 | £30k | £34k |
| 31/03/2022 | £73k | £43k |
| 31/03/2021 | £72k | £35k |
Common questions
Is ALFORD AND DISTRICT CIVIC TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves have decreased to £1,295,959 from £1,316,960 in the prior year, resulting in a net expenditure for the period. The trustees report that holding sufficient funds to cover one year's operating costs will not be possible for the next two years due to rising energy bills and the depletion of the sinking fund by a historic electricity bill settlement. Despite this, the charity maintains significant heritage assets valued at £1,232,748 and continues its operations with a volunteer management basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/01/2026 | £250k | "Alford Manor House: Saving Miss Higgins’ Legacy" |
| UK government | 01/04/2023 | £9k | Alford Manor |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/06/2020 | £18k | "COVID19: Alford and District Trust Ltd" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/08/2016 | £58k | "The Thompson Collection Extension Project" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/12/2013 | £4k | "Alford Remembers: World War One Centenary" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/10/2009 | £50k | "Alford Manor House: Garden Restoration" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 14/03/2002 | £1.4m | "Alford Manor House, Museum & Gardens" |