THE MELBOURNE GARDENS CHARITY CAPITAL TRUST
Maintenance and management of Melbourne Hall gardens
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year ended 5 April 2025, with direct charitable expenditure and management expenses totaling £58,273 against gross income of £54,041. Per the balance sheet, unrestricted funds increased to £142,511, supported by investment assets valued at £320,074, despite current liabilities exceeding current assets. The trustees note that where expenditure exceeded trust income, the difference was held as a creditor to be reimbursed by The Melbourne Trust.
What the accounts disclose
“Included in other creditors is £240,906 owed to The Melbourne Trust.” — page 5
Trustees
- LADY MARIE CLAIRE KERR
- LORD RALPH WILLIAM FRANCIS JOSEPH KERR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £66k | £58k |
| 05/04/2024 | £108k | £92k |
| 05/04/2023 | £61k | £40k |
| 05/04/2022 | £50k | £47k |
| 05/04/2021 | £24k | £184k |
Common questions
Is THE MELBOURNE GARDENS CHARITY CAPITAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year ended 5 April 2025, with direct charitable expenditure and management expenses totaling £58,273 against gross income of £54,041. Per the balance sheet, unrestricted funds increased to £142,511, supported by investment assets valued at £320,074, despite current liabilities exceeding current assets. The trustees note that where expenditure exceeded trust income, the difference was held as a creditor to be reimbursed by The Melbourne Trust. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.