THE CROMARTY TRUST
Applications for the support of educational and environmental projects in the parishes of Cromarty and Nigg in Ross and Cromarty are welcomed. Unsolicited appeals from outwith these parishes will not receive a response since the trustees take a proactive approach to grantmaking and the development of projects which they wish to support.
Objects
1. GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES. 2. IN PARTICULAR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES, (WITHIN THE PARISH AND FORMER BURGH OF CROMARTY IN ROSS AND CROMARTY DISTRICT). (A) THE PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE OR IMPROVEMENT OF ANY BUILDINGS OF BEAUTY OR HISTORICAL OR ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST (B) THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL FEATURES, THE LANDSCAPE, ECOLOGY AND CHARACTER OF THE AREA MENTIONED ABOVE (C) THE FURTHERANCE OF GENERAL EDUCATIONAL RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL AMENITIES (D) THE STIMULATION OF PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE HISTORY, CHARACTER, BEAUTY AND WILD-LIFE OF THE AREA.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £5,502 for the year ended 30 November 2025, with total income of £56,592 against expenditure of £51,090. The trustees' report indicates that the charity holds a designated endowment fund for Gorham Wood and maintains a reserves policy to retain approximately £40,000 as a smoothing fund. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“In accordance with their reserves policy, the Trustees have retained some £40,000 from previous years’ income to allow them to provide a smoothing fund to offset variations in annual income and expenditure.” — page 7
“John Nightingale and Alexander Nightingale are trustees of the Cromarty Arts Trust and Murston All Saints Trust.” — page 12
“the Bowling green and clubhouse is rented from his family for a peppercorn rent of £100 per annum” — page 12
“John Nightingale and Alexander Nightingale are trustees of the Cromarty Arts Trust and Murston All Saints Trust.” — page 12
“the Bowling green and clubhouse is rented from his family for a peppercorn rent of £100 per annum” — page 12
“John Nightingale and Alexander Nightingale are trustees of the Cromarty Arts Trust and Murston All Saints Trust.” — page 12
“the Bowling green and clubhouse is rented from his family for a peppercorn rent of £100 per annum” — page 12
“John Nightingale and Alexander Nightingale are trustees of the Cromarty Arts Trust and Murston All Saints Trust.” — page 12
“the Bowling green and clubhouse is rented from his family for a peppercorn rent of £100 per annum” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/11/2025
- Volunteers: 3
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/11/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/11/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Prof John Nightingalechair
- Alexander Nightingale
- IAN HARPER
- REBECCA ELIZABETH HOMFRAY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £57k | £51k |
| 30/11/2024 | £38k | £30k |
| 30/11/2023 | £47k | £50k |
| 30/11/2022 | £29k | £46k |
| 30/11/2021 | £30k | £23k |
Common questions
Is THE CROMARTY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £5,502 for the year ended 30 November 2025, with total income of £56,592 against expenditure of £51,090. The trustees' report indicates that the charity holds a designated endowment fund for Gorham Wood and maintains a reserves policy to retain approximately £40,000 as a smoothing fund. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2011 | £10k | Uncovering the Gems of Gorham |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/07/2004 | £49k | "Gorham Community Woodland Heritage Project" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CLARK FOUNDATION | 1 | £62k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £3k |
| COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| TOWN AND MANOR OF HUNGERFORD CHARITY | 1 | £750 |
Charities like this
- ROMODHAM TRUST
- THE SHARPHAM TRUST
- CARYMOOR ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST
- SOMERSET CHURCHES TRUST
- THE THOMAS AND ROSEMARY GREENHALGH CHARITABLE TRUST
- GREENHAM TRUST LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CROMARTY TRUST | £57k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| ROMODHAM TRUST | £53k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SHARPHAM TRUST | £2.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CARYMOOR ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | £328k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOMERSET CHURCHES TRUST | £27k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE THOMAS AND ROSEMARY GREENHALGH CHARITABLE TRUST | £35k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |