THE TROLLOPE SOCIETY
The advancement of education of the public by the study and publication of the life and works of Anthony Trollope.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Society earned a surplus of £13,091, increasing total unrestricted funds to £74,808. The Trustees consider the overall financial position satisfactory and the level of free reserves reasonably sufficient to manage cash flow and fund planned website upgrades. The Society is deemed a going concern, dependent on the continued support of its members.
What the accounts disclose
“The current level of reserves of some £76,579 is reasonably satisfactory in this context although inflation continues to have an adverse effect.”
Trustees
- Dominic Edwardeschair
- Christopher John Skilton
- Gillian Mary Elizabeth Brownrigg Wilford
- Jennifer Bryant-Pearson
- NIGEL SMITH
- SUSAN ESTHER COOPER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £60k | £47k |
| 31/03/2024 | £72k | £68k |
| 31/03/2023 | £55k | £54k |
| 31/03/2022 | £52k | £50k |
| 31/03/2021 | £61k | £48k |
Common questions
Is THE TROLLOPE SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Society earned a surplus of £13,091, increasing total unrestricted funds to £74,808. The Trustees consider the overall financial position satisfactory and the level of free reserves reasonably sufficient to manage cash flow and fund planned website upgrades. The Society is deemed a going concern, dependent on the continued support of its members. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 07/07/2020 | £7k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |