FARNHAM CASTLE
Farnham Castle's primary activity is the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment by the maintenance, repair or restoration of 12th century Farnham Castle, a nationally important historic site.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves were £198,049 at the end of the financial year, which the trustees consider adequate to meet medium-term financial obligations. The charity reported a net incoming resource surplus of £17,777 for the year, driven by stable lease income from Farnham Castle Operations Ltd and investment returns.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees believe that free reserves of around £100,000 are commensurate with the likely financial commitments of the Charity under the arrangements with Farnham Castle Operations Ltd.” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Damian Joseph Holland Malins
- GILLIAN DOREEN WARD
- Gillian David
- Julie Anne Bradley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £32k | £14k |
| 30/09/2024 | £33k | £27k |
| 30/09/2023 | £31k | £15k |
| 30/09/2022 | £28k | £10k |
| 30/09/2021 | £27k | £7k |
Common questions
Is FARNHAM CASTLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves were £198,049 at the end of the financial year, which the trustees consider adequate to meet medium-term financial obligations. The charity reported a net incoming resource surplus of £17,777 for the year, driven by stable lease income from Farnham Castle Operations Ltd and investment returns. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/03/2009 | £707k | "The Keep and Castle Conservation" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 01/12/2005 | £956k | "Farnham Castle - Repair & Conservation Phase 1" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 25/03/2004 | £21k | "Farnham Castle (PPG)" |