MOTHECOMBE PRESERVATION TRUST
The preservation of land and buildings of architectural or historical importance and to provide accommodation/housing
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
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 PILGRIM TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE LESLIE MARY CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE MCCORQUODALE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | 1 | £2k |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £600 |
| THE HAROLD AND ALICE BRIDGES CHARITY | 1 | £500 |
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 | £340k | — | 0 | above | — | 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 |