THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
The Trust exists to raise money to assist with the maintenance, repairs and improvement of historic churches of all christian denominations and to raise awareness within the administrative county of Herefordshire. This assistance is given by making grants and occasionally, in appropriate circumstances, by offering interest free loans.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £926,115, though net current assets were negative at minus £68,576 due to grant approvals recorded as current liabilities. The trustees confirm that sufficient funds are available to fulfil obligations and that the investment portfolio is sound, with no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust aims to make Grants each year totalling about 10% of its asset value” — page 6
Funders the charity credits
- Weston Foundation
Trustees
- DAVID JOHN FURNIVALchair
- ALI HAYDN JONES
- JOHN HANDBY
- LADY SUSANNA MCFARLANE MCSP DL
- STEPHEN CHEETHAM
- Sue Burleigh
- The Venerable Derek Christopher Chedzey
- Tim Bridges
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £148k | £130k |
| 31/12/2023 | £90k | £92k |
| 31/12/2022 | £74k | £133k |
| 31/12/2021 | £72k | £87k |
| 31/12/2020 | £81k | £99k |
Common questions
Is THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £926,115, though net current assets were negative at minus £68,576 due to grant approvals recorded as current liabilities. The trustees confirm that sufficient funds are available to fulfil obligations and that the investment portfolio is sound, with no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £75k |
| The John Gurney Charitable Trust | 1 | £110k |
| THE DUKE OF CORNWALL'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £85k |
| THE R C SNELLING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £55k |
| WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £52k |
| PAUL AND LOUISE COOKE ENDOWMENT | 1 | £51k |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | 1 | £32k |
| THE MARTIN LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
- CORNWALL HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
- THE HEREFORD CATHEDRAL PERPETUAL TRUST
- THE SUFFOLK HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
- THE DORSET HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
- WILTSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLOUCESTERSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | £266k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CORNWALL HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | £333k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HEREFORD CATHEDRAL PERPETUAL TRUST | £618k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SUFFOLK HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | £276k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DORSET HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |