THE NORTON PRIORY MUSEUM TRUST LIMITED
Registered charity 504870 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as NORTON PRIORY MUSEUM & GARDENS
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens cares for, interprets and develops the historic sites at Norton Priory and Halton Castle, creating accessible learning and leisure environments for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £39,237 against unrestricted funds, while restricted funds saw a surplus of £75,591. Total charity funds increased to £1,657,784, supported by a defined benefit pension scheme asset of £1,247,000. The filing notes the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under the small companies' regime.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£130k
Reported reserves equal ~3.8 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Halton
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE NORTON PRIORY MUSEUM TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £39,237 against unrestricted funds, while restricted funds saw a surplus of £75,591. Total charity funds increased to £1,657,784, supported by a defined benefit pension scheme asset of £1,247,000. The filing notes the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under the small companies' regime. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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