WOODCHESTER MANSION TRUST LIMITED
Open days, guided tours for public, educational & private groups; Hire for weddings, TV & film production, commercial photography etc; Fundraising for major repair projects; Masonry & traditional building training courses; Developing courses for training bodies;Developing strategic plan with Stroud District Council & National Trust for future of Woodchester Mansion & Woodchester Park as an entity.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's general reserves increased by £10,000 to £159,814 despite a net deficit for the year, indicating a degree of financial resilience. The trustees report that the charity is financially sound and relies heavily on voluntary labour and grants to cover its costs. The long-term viability is noted to depend on securing support from major grant-giving organisations and donations.
What the accounts disclose
“The purpose of the designated reserve is to identify essential expenditure anticipated over the next two to three years, for which the trustees have made provision.” — page 26
“Woodchester Mansion Trading Limited is the trading arm of the charity, of which Woodchester Mansion Trust Limited is the sole shareholder.” — page 23
Funders the charity credits
- The Benefact Group
- The National Lottery Heritage Fund
- SVTEC (the Stroud Vintage Transport and Engine Club)
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Margaret Rhiannon Wigzellchair
- CHRISTOPHER RODERICK JAMES MARLOW
- Elizabeth Mary Davenport
- Hannah Butland
- Nigel David Granger
- Roger Charles Townsend
- Stephen Robinson
- john Christopher Goom
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £326k | £173k |
| 31/12/2024 | £165k | £187k |
| 31/12/2023 | £184k | £176k |
| 31/12/2022 | £243k | £356k |
| 31/12/2021 | £468k | £557k |
Common questions
Is WOODCHESTER MANSION TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's general reserves increased by £10,000 to £159,814 despite a net deficit for the year, indicating a degree of financial resilience. The trustees report that the charity is financially sound and relies heavily on voluntary labour and grants to cover its costs. The long-term viability is noted to depend on securing support from major grant-giving organisations and donations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WOODCHESTER MANSION TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WOODCHESTER MANSION TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £23k | Advancement of arts, culture, heritage or science |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/07/2025 | £155k | "Securing the Future of Woodchester Mansion and Its Environment" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/07/2020 | £28k | "COVID19:WOODCHESTER MANSION" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/06/2010 | £50k | "Time Stands Still" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 24/09/1996 | £815k | "Woodchester Mansion, Stonehouse" |