Abbey Lawn Trust
Analysis
Abbey Lawn Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gloucester. It was registered in January 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Abbey Lawn Trust reported income of £253k and spending of £344k, spending 136% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £224k to £253k (+13%), an average of +3.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 118% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Abbey Lawn Trust sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wimbledon Village Hall Trust (£253k), Adopt a Potter Limited (£253k) and The Thornton and Allerton Community Association Limited (£253k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To secure for the public benefit, the preservation, protection and improvement of listed buildings adjoining Tewkesbury Abbey. To educate the public in the history architecture and natural history of the area around Tewkesbury by the running of a museum.To provide a community and pleasure garden for the residents of Tewkesbury and its visitors.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Village Hall Trust | London | £253k |
| Adopt a Potter Limited | London | £253k |
| The Thornton and Allerton Community Association Limited | Bradford | £253k |
| Friends of Bude Sea Pool | Cornwall | £254k |