HILDA FLORENCE HOLMES TRUST
The trust is established for the purpose of relieving the suffering of ponies and horses who are in need of care and protection.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £1,089,277 to £897,434 due to a net expenditure of £191,843, which included £203,843 in charitable grantmaking and investment management costs. The charity holds no restricted funds, and all income and expenditure are classified as unrestricted. The trustees aim to donate all reserves by 31 December 2029.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to make annual donations of approximately £200,000 with the aim of donating all of the charity's reserves by 31 December 2029 in furtherance of its objectives.” — page 3
Trustees
- ANDREW BRISCOEchair
- ARTHUR BELL
- Emma Jane Bedford
- Margaret Coombes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £22k | £219k |
| 05/04/2025 | £26k | £204k |
| 05/04/2024 | £28k | £144k |
| 05/04/2023 | £35k | £157k |
| 05/04/2022 | £31k | £126k |
Common questions
Is HILDA FLORENCE HOLMES TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £1,089,277 to £897,434 due to a net expenditure of £191,843, which included £203,843 in charitable grantmaking and investment management costs. The charity holds no restricted funds, and all income and expenditure are classified as unrestricted. The trustees aim to donate all reserves by 31 December 2029. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.