THORPE PREBEND HOUSE

Registered charity 703133 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Thorpe Prebend acts as a Heritage Centre for the Cathedral and houses exhibits which unveil the Story of Ripon and the Cathedral over the centuries.Schools use the house for educational visits.Local organisations hold lectures in Thorpe Prebend on historic events.

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Latest income
£30k
Latest spending
£30k
Registered
1990
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The charity reported a net surplus of £322 for the year, bringing total unrestricted funds to £93,625. Although the charity had net current liabilities of £2,152, the accounts state that the controlling party, the Chapter of Ripon Cathedral, provided a letter of support, allowing the trustees to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: The Chapter of Ripon Cathedral waived a loan of £13,695, recognized as other income.
“Other income relates to the income on The Chapter of Ripon Cathedral waiving the loan to Chapter” — page 14
“In the year ended 31 December 2024 The Chapter of Ripon Cathedral and Ripon Cathedral Development Campaign each paid a "Licence of Occupy" fee of £3,024 (2022:£3,024). Chapter paid £2,220 towards the light and heat.” — page 17
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Chapter of Ripon Cathedral paid a 'Licence of Occupy' fee of £3,024 and £2,220 towards light and heat.
“Other income relates to the income on The Chapter of Ripon Cathedral waiving the loan to Chapter” — page 14
“In the year ended 31 December 2024 The Chapter of Ripon Cathedral and Ripon Cathedral Development Campaign each paid a "Licence of Occupy" fee of £3,024 (2022:£3,024). Chapter paid £2,220 towards the light and heat.” — page 17
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Armstrong Watson Audit Limited. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: North Yorkshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£30k£30k
31/12/2023£18k£22k
31/12/2022£67k£23k
31/12/2021£24k£21k
31/12/2020£28k£18k

Common questions

Is THORPE PREBEND HOUSE financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £322 for the year, bringing total unrestricted funds to £93,625. Although the charity had net current liabilities of £2,152, the accounts state that the controlling party, the Chapter of Ripon Cathedral, provided a letter of support, allowing the trustees to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Armstrong Watson Audit Limited.