Historic Suffolk
FURTHER THE PRESERVATION, IN APPROPRIATE SETTINGS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATION, OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER SUCH STRUCTURES OR LAND OF SPECIAL BEAUTY OF SPECIAL HISTORIC OR ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's finances remain strong with unrestricted reserves of £403,015, significantly exceeding the stated reserves policy target of £150,000. The trustees report that the Trust is in very good shape, supported by increased visitor numbers and a net income surplus for the year. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts give a true and fair view without any matters requiring further attention.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity plans to reserve £150,000 of unrestricted funds to mitigate the financial impact of possible risks to maintaining the charity's objectives.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/07/2024)
Trustees
- Piers Hartchair
- Brian Aket
- GRAHAM DAVID PANTON
- John Knight
- Ken Burr
- Roy Proctor
- Tim Buxbaum
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £251k | £103k |
| 31/12/2023 | £139k | £138k |
| 31/12/2022 | £119k | £75k |
| 31/12/2021 | £111k | £73k |
| 31/12/2020 | £68k | £51k |
Common questions
Is Historic Suffolk financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's finances remain strong with unrestricted reserves of £403,015, significantly exceeding the stated reserves policy target of £150,000. The trustees report that the Trust is in very good shape, supported by increased visitor numbers and a net income surplus for the year. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts give a true and fair view without any matters requiring further attention. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Historic Suffolk?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Historic Suffolk as a grant recipient include THE GROCERS' CHARITY, THE LESLIE MARY CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST, The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement, THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2024 | £3k | Arts & Heritage |
| THE LESLIE MARY CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | FY2022 | £2k | General charitable donations |
| THE LESLIE MARY CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £2k | |
| THE LESLIE MARY CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £500 | |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £100 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £119k |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £68k |
| PAUL AND LOUISE COOKE ENDOWMENT | 1 | £51k |
| THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FUND | 1 | £43k |
| ALTAJIR TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARK WITH ST. LUKE, OULTON BROAD. | 1 | £360 |
Charities like this
- THE SUFFOLK HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
- MOTHECOMBE PRESERVATION TRUST
- LONDON HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST LTD
- HARRIS (BELMONT) CHARITY
- TYNE AND WEAR BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED
- THE HISTORIC CHAPELS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Suffolk | £251k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SUFFOLK HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | £276k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MOTHECOMBE PRESERVATION TRUST | £159k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LONDON HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST LTD | £116k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HARRIS (BELMONT) CHARITY | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TYNE AND WEAR BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |