THE FRIENDS OF MALVERN PRIORY
The Friends of Malvern Priory have a close relationship with Malvern Priory PCC to whom grants are made for the preservation and beautification of the fabric of the building. The objects of the Charity are the upkeep of the fabric of Malvern Priory and its furnishings and adornment
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds stood at £127,218, with a reserves policy to maintain sufficient reserves to fund governance. The charity reported a negative movement in total funds of £5,483 for the year, primarily driven by investment losses of £47,622, despite a surplus on other activities.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity to maintain sufficient reserves within its unrestricted funds to fund its governance” — page 6
“The trustees Rev'd Dr R. Latham, Dr D Guy, C. Hooper, P. Renger, G. Valentine, Mrs H. Wall and J.Wray are also trustees of Malvern Priory PCC. During the year grants of £30,500 (2024: £25,967) were paid to Malvern Priory PCC.” — page 16
“Donations totalling £255 (2024 - £245) were received from Trustees and Related Parties during the course of the year.” — page 14
“The trustees Rev'd Dr R. Latham, Dr D Guy, C. Hooper, P. Renger, G. Valentine, Mrs H. Wall and J.Wray are also trustees of Malvern Priory PCC. During the year grants of £30,500 (2024: £25,967) were paid to Malvern Priory PCC.” — page 16
“Donations totalling £255 (2024 - £245) were received from Trustees and Related Parties during the course of the year.” — page 14
Trustees
- ANNE ELIZABETH EGLINGTONchair
- Adrian Vines
- Brenda Elisabeth Wholey
- Clive Maurice Hooper
- Derek Valentine
- Derek Valentine
- Dr David Richard Peter GUY
- HOWARD JOHN WELLS
- Helen Katharine Halvey
- Helen Mary Wall
- Jane Mary Irwin Hill
- Michael EGLINGTON
- Peter Renger
- Rev Roger Allonby Latham
- Rosemary Joy Nixon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £112k | £70k |
| 31/12/2024 | £91k | £50k |
| 31/12/2023 | £87k | £150k |
| 31/12/2022 | £97k | £109k |
| 31/12/2021 | £169k | £33k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF MALVERN PRIORY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds stood at £127,218, with a reserves policy to maintain sufficient reserves to fund governance. The charity reported a negative movement in total funds of £5,483 for the year, primarily driven by investment losses of £47,622, despite a surplus on other activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PILGRIM TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE MCCORQUODALE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE CPF TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| ETHEL AND GWYNNE MORGAN TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| MINCHINHAMPTON WITH BOX PCC | 1 | £294 |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S CHARLTON KINGS | 1 | £40 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FRIENDS OF MALVERN PRIORY | £112k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF TEWKESBURY ABBEY | £562k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF HEREFORD CATHEDRAL | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF DEERHURST CHURCH | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF EXETER CATHEDRAL | £392k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MALVERNIAN SOCIETY LIMITED | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | not going concern |