THORNBURY AND DISTRICT HERITAGE TRUST
LOCAL MUSEUM RUN BY VOLUNTEERS. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON 3 DAYS A WEEK. COVERS THORNBURY TOWN AND SURROUNDING DISTRICT. CONSERVES AND DISPLAYS ARTEFACTS OF LOCAL PROVENANCE. UNDERTAKES SOME RESEARCH. RUNS ONE ASSOCIATED GROUP: ARCHAEOLOGY. ORGANISES OCCASIONAL PUBLIC TALKS AND WALKS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a profit of £5,830 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with cash and cash equivalents of £881. However, the trustees' report notes significant uncertainty regarding the charity's tenancy, as their lease is not being renewed in January 2026, creating a risk to future viability despite current optimism from ongoing dialogue with stakeholders.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants - Thornbury Town Council 17,085”
“In February, we were given notice that our lease would not be renewed when it expired in January 2026. This was completely unexpected and there were no alternative plans for our future. We are not yet clear what will happen but we have gone from what we were sure was certain closure to a more optimistic position.” — page 1
Trustees
- Aaron Forest Girdlestone
- DAVID THOMAS
- Jane Marks
- MARTIN ELTON
- MRS J NEWLEY
- MRS M M WISE
- MRS P D MONTGOMERY
- Mr J M Shepherd
- Stanley Michael Morrissey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £32k | £26k |
| 31/12/2023 | £32k | £18k |
| 31/12/2022 | £32k | £12k |
| 31/12/2021 | £17k | £7k |
| 31/12/2020 | £11k | £7k |
Common questions
Is THORNBURY AND DISTRICT HERITAGE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a profit of £5,830 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with cash and cash equivalents of £881. However, the trustees' report notes significant uncertainty regarding the charity's tenancy, as their lease is not being renewed in January 2026, creating a risk to future viability despite current optimism from ongoing dialogue with stakeholders. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 25/05/2006 | £3k | "This Community Museum Will Upgrade And Install Fire Precautions And Warning Systems To Meet New Safety Requirements Which Will Enable Their" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/05/2006 | £3k | fire and safety improvements |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/01/1999 | £21k | "Thornbury Millennium Heritage Trail" |