THE WYMONDHAM HERITAGE SOCIETY
The society provides an accredited museum with interesting and changing displays of local interest. The society encourages interest in Wymondham past, present and future. Regular monthly meetings are held and a newsletter is published. The society seeks to protect the local environment and the town's conservation area is closely supervised.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a planned loss of £2,415 for the year ended 30 September 2025, primarily due to the absence of Open Gardens and essential electrical inspections. Despite this, total funds decreased slightly to £51,262, with unrestricted reserves standing at £51,262. The trustees remain confident in the charity's future financial health, citing healthy reserves and expected surplus in the coming season.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Christopher James Grant
- Diana Margaret Grant
- Georgette Vale
- JANIS RAYNSFORD
- Janet Mary Benjafield
- Laura Justina Osadciw
- PAULINE ANNE CLARKE
- Sarah Rebecca Standley
- Simon James Long
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £31k | £33k |
| 30/09/2024 | £37k | £28k |
| 30/09/2023 | £24k | £18k |
| 30/09/2022 | £24k | £21k |
| 30/09/2021 | £12k | £27k |
Common questions
Is THE WYMONDHAM HERITAGE SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a planned loss of £2,415 for the year ended 30 September 2025, primarily due to the absence of Open Gardens and essential electrical inspections. Despite this, total funds decreased slightly to £51,262, with unrestricted reserves standing at £51,262. The trustees remain confident in the charity's future financial health, citing healthy reserves and expected surplus in the coming season. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE WYMONDHAM HERITAGE SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE WYMONDHAM HERITAGE SOCIETY as a grant recipient include THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | The Arts |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | The Arts |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | The Arts |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/12/2004 | £750 | "The Society Are To Produce A 60th Ww2 Home Front Anniversary Exhibition And Home Front Pamphlets And Encourage The Community To Visit An Ope" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/12/2004 | £750 | Exhibition, pamphlets and open day |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/11/2002 | £3k | "To Enrich Visits To Bridewell Which Served As A Prison, Police Station And Court House Between 1785 And 1992 With New High Quality Digital S" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 10/04/2000 | £700 | "On May 14th 17th 31st part of 'Museums Month' a costumed guided walk and free commemorative map - an open day of storytelling and various en" |