THE PARHAM PARK TRUST (1984)
The main objective is to provide sufficient funding on a sustainable basis to enable Parham Park Limited to achieve its objectives of preserving, maintaining and improving the trustees' property at Parham Park (which comprises an Elizabethan mansion with a garden, outbuildings and amenity land which are opened to the members of the public).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £35,892,138, which the Trustees intend to sustain to cover management costs and grant levels. The charity reported a net outgoing resource movement of £609,190 for the year, driven by significant unrealised losses on investments, though it maintains adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Rent from Business Centre 706,909” — page 15
“It is the intention of the Trustees to sustain the unrestricted funds at a level which will provide sufficient funds for the level of grants paid and to cover the Charity's management and administration costs.” — page 4
“During the year administration expenses of £46,801 were charged by Dickinson Trust Limited (trustee). The amount of £2,500 plus VAT was charged by Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited for their Independent Audit of these Financial Statements” — page 16
“Donations totalling £525,000 were committed to be made to Parham Park Limited (Registered Charity Number 276676), a charity financially dependent on the Charity. A total of £290,000 remains outstanding at Sth April 2025.” — page 19
“During the year administration expenses of £46,801 were charged by Dickinson Trust Limited (trustee). The amount of £2,500 plus VAT was charged by Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited for their Independent Audit of these Financial Statements” — page 16
“Donations totalling £525,000 were committed to be made to Parham Park Limited (Registered Charity Number 276676), a charity financially dependent on the Charity. A total of £290,000 remains outstanding at Sth April 2025.” — page 19
“During the year administration expenses of £46,801 were charged by Dickinson Trust Limited (trustee). The amount of £2,500 plus VAT was charged by Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited for their Independent Audit of these Financial Statements” — page 16
“Donations totalling £525,000 were committed to be made to Parham Park Limited (Registered Charity Number 276676), a charity financially dependent on the Charity. A total of £290,000 remains outstanding at Sth April 2025.” — page 19
“The main objective of the trust is to provide sufficient funding on a sustainable basis to enable Parham Park Limited (a registered charity) to achieve its objectives of preserving, maintaining and improving the Trustees’ property at Parham Park” — page 3
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Trustees
- DICKINSON TRUST LIMITED
- JAMES BARNARD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £983k | £1.1m |
| 05/04/2024 | £883k | £1.1m |
| 05/04/2023 | £750k | £826k |
| 05/04/2022 | £679k | £1.1m |
| 05/04/2021 | £636k | £890k |
Common questions
Is THE PARHAM PARK TRUST (1984) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £35,892,138, which the Trustees intend to sustain to cover management costs and grant levels. The charity reported a net outgoing resource movement of £609,190 for the year, driven by significant unrealised losses on investments, though it maintains adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROSE FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- PARHAM PARK LIMITED
- LONDON HISTORIC PARKS AND GARDENS TRUST
- ALEXANDRA PARK AND PALACE
- SEFTON PARK PALM HOUSE PRESERVATION TRUST
- WEST HAM PARK
- BARHAM PARK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PARHAM PARK TRUST (1984) | £983k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PARHAM PARK LIMITED | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON HISTORIC PARKS AND GARDENS TRUST | £269k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALEXANDRA PARK AND PALACE | £28.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SEFTON PARK PALM HOUSE PRESERVATION TRUST | £981k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEST HAM PARK | £1.7m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |