THE FRIENDS OF ABINGDON ABBEY BUILDINGS TRUST

Registration #1183398 · Registered

https://www.abingdonabbeybuildings.co.uk

chair@abingdonabbeybuildings.co.uk

ABBEY BUILDINGS TRUST 18 THAMES STREET OX14 3HZ

75
out of 100
Verified

(a) for the public benefit, the preservation, restoration, development and maintenance of Abingdon Abbey, its buildings and site and other historic buildings and land in the town of Abingdon-on-Thames and its neighbourhood;(b) to advance education in the subjects of the abbey, its properties and the history, heritage and culture of the local area.

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About THE FRIENDS OF ABINGDON ABBEY BUILDINGS TRUST

THE FRIENDS OF ABINGDON ABBEY BUILDINGS TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1183398). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 75/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE FRIENDS OF ABINGDON ABBEY BUILDINGS TRUST reported a total income of £187,123 and total expenditure of £305,468, a spending ratio of 163% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE FRIENDS OF ABINGDON ABBEY BUILDINGS TRUST describes its activities as follows: (a) for the public benefit, the preservation, restoration, development and maintenance of Abingdon Abbey, its buildings and site and other historic buildings and land in the town of Abingdon-on-Thames and its neighbourhood;(b) to advance education in the subjects of the abbey, its properties and the history, heritage and culture of the local area. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £305,468 vs income £187,123 — ratio 1.6x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 163.2% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£187,123£305,468163%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026