THE ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
ASHRIDGE UNDERTAKES 3 PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES. PRAGMATIC RESEARCH RELEVANT TO ALL BUSINESS SECTORS IS WIDELY DISSEMINATED THROUGH PROGRAMMES, PUBLICATIONS AND THE INTERNET. THE HISTORIC ESTATE IS WELL MAINTAINED AND REGULARLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. EXECUTIVE EDUCATION COMPRISES MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PUBLIC AND CUSTOMISED PROGRAMMES, WITH THE OPTION OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS.
Financial health, per its FY2022 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust reported a net loss of £2.4m for the year ended 31 December 2022, primarily driven by updated actuarial assumptions for the Ashridge Pension Scheme and USS deficit contributions. Despite this loss, the Trust maintains a strong liquidity position with £10.3m in cash and unrestricted free reserves of £6.7m, leading trustees to confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from other trading activities: Commercial trading operations 7,253”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Ashridge CT Ltd
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £11.4m | £14.0m |
| 31/12/2024 | £11.9m | £14.2m |
| 31/12/2023 | £12.8m | £11.2m |
| 31/12/2022 | £11.6m | £14.0m |
| 31/12/2021 | £11.6m | £11.1m |
Common questions
Is THE ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2022 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust reported a net loss of £2.4m for the year ended 31 December 2022, primarily driven by updated actuarial assumptions for the Ashridge Pension Scheme and USS deficit contributions. Despite this loss, the Trust maintains a strong liquidity position with £10.3m in cash and unrestricted free reserves of £6.7m, leading trustees to confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2022 accounts were audited by Knox Cropper LLP.