MOTHECOMBE PRESERVATION TRUST
The preservation of land and buildings of architectural or historical importance and to provide accommodation/housing
Objects
1) TO ACQUIRE RESTORE AND PRESERVE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE PARISH OF HOLBETON OR ELSEWHERE IN THE COUNTY OF DEVON WHICH ARE OF PARTICULAR BEAUTY OR PARTICULAR ARCHITECTURAL OR HISTORIC INTEREST. 2) TO ACQUIRE AND PRESERVE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC LAND OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY IN THE PARISH OF HOLBETON OR ELSEWHERE. 3) TO ACQUIRE, CONVERT, FURNISH AND MAINTAIN BUILDINGS IN THE PARISH OF MOTHECOMBE OR ELSEWHERE IN THE COUNTY OF DEVON FOR OCCUPATION AT LOW OR NOMINAL RENTS BY IMPOVERISHED INHABITANTS OF THE LOCALITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased to £233,186 following an expenditure excess of £15,366. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £248,269 (including trust capital) are sufficient to meet their policy target of six months' charitable expenditure. The charity maintains a net current liability position but reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves at a level which equates to approximately six months’ worth of charitable expenditure including support and governance costs.” — page 4
“Amounts owing to Mr A J B MildmayWhite at the balance sheet date amounted to £1,800 (2024 - £1,800).” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- ANTHONY JOHN BRAMBLE MILDMAY-WHITEchair
- HENRY CLAUDE WINWOOD ROBINSON
- John Henry Bramble Mildmay-White
- Lord James Piers Southwell St Levan
- SIR EDWARD CAZALET QC
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £159k | £175k |
| 31/03/2024 | £111k | £67k |
| 31/03/2023 | £110k | £117k |
| 05/04/2022 | £111k | £118k |
| 05/04/2021 | £112k | £115k |
Common questions
Is MOTHECOMBE PRESERVATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased to £233,186 following an expenditure excess of £15,366. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £248,269 (including trust capital) are sufficient to meet their policy target of six months' charitable expenditure. The charity maintains a net current liability position but reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FUND | 1 | £19k |
| THE PILGRIM TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE LESLIE MARY CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | 1 | £4k |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | 1 | £3k |
| THE MCCORQUODALE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £600 |
Charities like this
- LYTHAM TOWN TRUST LIMITED
- RICHMONDSHIRE BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST LTD
- SEFTON PARK PALM HOUSE PRESERVATION TRUST
- LONDON HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST LTD
- Historic Suffolk
- Country Houses Foundation
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTHECOMBE PRESERVATION TRUST | £159k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LYTHAM TOWN TRUST LIMITED | £194k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| RICHMONDSHIRE BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST LTD | £2.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SEFTON PARK PALM HOUSE PRESERVATION TRUST | £981k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST LTD | £116k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Historic Suffolk | £251k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |