STROUD PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED
To preserve buildings of particular historical, architectural and constructional interest in and around Stroud.
Objects
TO PRESERVE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TOWNSPEOPLE OF STROUD IN THE COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE, AND OF THE NATION AT LARGE, WHATEVER OF THE ENGLISH HISTORICAL, ARCHITECTURAL AND CONSTRUCTIONAL HERITAGE MAY EXIST, IN AND AROUND THE TOWN OF STROUD, IN THE FORM OF BUILDINGS OF PARTICULAR BEAUTY OR HISTORICAL, ARCHITECTURAL OR CONSTRUCTIONAL INTEREST.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total reserves of £75,118, with £41,258 available for general use, which the trustees consider appropriate. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £32,001 for the year, driven by a significant grant received from Stroud District Council. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Restricted income in 2025 relates to a grant from Stroud District Council for the preservation of the vacant Chapels of Rest in Stroud.” — page 18
“The Trustees continue to review the charity’s requirements for reserves in the light of the main risks to the organization. The amount is held as a rolling fund to be used as cashflow for each capital project.” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
Funders the charity credits
- Stroud District Council
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- CAMILLA HALEchair
- Andrew Clifton Davy
- Chris Gill
- Dr VALERIE GAIL KIRBY
- Hugh John Matthew Barton
- Rachel Ann Russell
- Stephen Philip Hurrell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £36k | £5k |
| 31/03/2024 | £969 | £2k |
| 31/03/2023 | £3k | £2k |
| 31/03/2022 | £2k | £14k |
| 31/03/2021 | £2k | £2k |
Common questions
Is STROUD PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total reserves of £75,118, with £41,258 available for general use, which the trustees consider appropriate. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £32,001 for the year, driven by a significant grant received from Stroud District Council. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/10/2012 | £10k | "Stroud - a town changed by community action" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £162k |
| THE SYNCONA FOUNDATION | 1 | £77k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £38k |
| The Caledonia Investments Charitable Foundation | 1 | £10k |
| WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| SHREE RAJ SAUBHAG SATSANG MANDAL UK | 1 | £250 |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | 1 | £250 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STROUD PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED | £36k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EXETER HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HARROW HERITAGE TRUST | £12k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MOTHECOMBE PRESERVATION TRUST | £159k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HERITAGE OF LONDON TRUST LIMITED | £808k | £90,000 + | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PRESERVATION | £92k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |