HOWICK TRUSTEES LIMITED
Maintenance and development of garden and wild source arboretum at Howick, together with the surrounding countryside, all in an AONB. Conservation of environment including 1 1/2 miles of coastline in a SSSI. Nature education programme for children with local schools.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity remains viable and asset-rich, with substantial net assets of £3,203,341. However, the charity incurred a net expenditure deficit of £125,796 for the year, driven by increasing overheads and a cash deficit, despite strong unrestricted capital reserves. The trustees note that cashflow needs to be carefully managed to address these pressures.
What the accounts disclose
“It is not HT’s normal policy to hold revenue reserves which derive from an excess of normal income over normal expenditure; the Governors intend to spend the income available to them annually on HT’s objectives.” — page 8
“HT rented 1 house from Hon. David E.C. Baring (2024: 1) for employees and pensioners. Rent paid totalled £531 (2024: £5,278). At the year end £nil (2024: £2,375) was outstanding. This property is no longer rented by HT.” — page 29
“HT rented 3 houses from Howick Estate Farm (2024: 2) for employees and pensioners. Rent paid totalled £9,413 (2024: £4,805) and £nil remained outstanding at the year end (2024: £4,805).” — page 29
“HT rented 1 house from Hon. David E.C. Baring (2024: 1) for employees and pensioners. Rent paid totalled £531 (2024: £5,278). At the year end £nil (2024: £2,375) was outstanding. This property is no longer rented by HT.” — page 29
“HT rented 3 houses from Howick Estate Farm (2024: 2) for employees and pensioners. Rent paid totalled £9,413 (2024: £4,805) and £nil remained outstanding at the year end (2024: £4,805).” — page 29
“HT rented 1 house from Hon. David E.C. Baring (2024: 1) for employees and pensioners. Rent paid totalled £531 (2024: £5,278). At the year end £nil (2024: £2,375) was outstanding. This property is no longer rented by HT.” — page 29
“HT rented 3 houses from Howick Estate Farm (2024: 2) for employees and pensioners. Rent paid totalled £9,413 (2024: £4,805) and £nil remained outstanding at the year end (2024: £4,805).” — page 29
“HT rented 1 house from Hon. David E.C. Baring (2024: 1) for employees and pensioners. Rent paid totalled £531 (2024: £5,278). At the year end £nil (2024: £2,375) was outstanding. This property is no longer rented by HT.” — page 29
“HT rented 3 houses from Howick Estate Farm (2024: 2) for employees and pensioners. Rent paid totalled £9,413 (2024: £4,805) and £nil remained outstanding at the year end (2024: £4,805).” — page 29
“HT rented 1 house from Hon. David E.C. Baring (2024: 1) for employees and pensioners. Rent paid totalled £531 (2024: £5,278). At the year end £nil (2024: £2,375) was outstanding. This property is no longer rented by HT.” — page 29
“HT rented 3 houses from Howick Estate Farm (2024: 2) for employees and pensioners. Rent paid totalled £9,413 (2024: £4,805) and £nil remained outstanding at the year end (2024: £4,805).” — page 29
“HT has a wholly owned trading subsidiary, Howick Hall Ltd (Company number 13733845), a company incorporated in England and Wales.” — page 39
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- HON DAVID CHARLES EVELYN BARINGchair
- David Gilchrist Knott
- GEORGE CHARLES NICHOLAS LANE FOX
- MARK BRIDGEMAN
- MATTHEW GEORGE DARBY
- SIR WALTER JOHN BUCHANAN RIDDELL
- Victoria Jane Baring
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £789k | £990k |
| 31/03/2024 | £854k | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2023 | £786k | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £819k | £930k |
| 31/03/2021 | £697k | £741k |
Common questions
Is HOWICK TRUSTEES LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity remains viable and asset-rich, with substantial net assets of £3,203,341. However, the charity incurred a net expenditure deficit of £125,796 for the year, driven by increasing overheads and a cash deficit, despite strong unrestricted capital reserves. The trustees note that cashflow needs to be carefully managed to address these pressures. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Greaves West & Ayre.