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THE DURNFORD SOCIETY TRUST LTD

Registered charity 1077847 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The provision of accommodation and facilities for people with learning difficulties.

Objects

THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING BY PROVIDING FOR THE CARE, ACCOMMODATION, TRAINING, EDUCATION, FUTURE LIVING, EMPLOYMENT, OCCUPATION AND SUSTENANCE OR PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH PSYCHOPATHIC DISORDER OR ANY OTHER DISABILITY OF MIND OR BODY (HEREINAFTER CALLED "THE BENEFICIARIES") IN ORDER TO FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE A SENSE OF INDEPENDENCE

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED. IN PRACTICE PLYMOUTH IN THE COUNTY OF DEVON.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: Accommodation/housing · Get email alerts

Latest income
£72k
Latest spending
£66k
Registered
1999
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £23,622 against a policy target of holding sufficient reserves to continue operations for at least three months. The charity reported a net incoming resource surplus of £5,723 for the year, with total income of £71,925 and expenditure of £66,202. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“Rents receivable represent Housing Benefit and service charges due in relation to the properties managed by the Trust.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £24k)
“To enable the Trust to continue its operations for a period of at least three months, even in the event of a major withdrawal of external funding.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Remuneration of £1,440 was paid to Condy Mathias Eldercare Limited, a company directed by trustee Richard Baker, for services rendered by him.
“One member of the Council of Management who received remuneration was Richard Baker, as Treasurer. During the year Condy Mathias Eldercare Limited of whom Richard Baker is a director, was paid £1,440 (2024 £1,000) as remuneration for these services.” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Remuneration paid to Condy Mathias Eldercare Limited, a company of which trustee Richard Baker is a director, for services provided by Mr Baker.
“During the year Condy Mathias Eldercare Limited of whom Richard Baker is a director, was paid £1,440 (2024 £1,000) as remuneration for these services.” — page 10
“The Trust rents two properties from the Society and rent of £10,000 (2024 £13,800) was paid during the year.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rent paid to The Durnford Society Limited, of which trustees Richard Baker and Cindy Rai are also trustees.
“During the year Condy Mathias Eldercare Limited of whom Richard Baker is a director, was paid £1,440 (2024 £1,000) as remuneration for these services.” — page 10
“The Trust rents two properties from the Society and rent of £10,000 (2024 £13,800) was paid during the year.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Corporate structure

CQC provider record: Durnford Society Limited (The) — Registered, 8 registered locations, 2 regulated activities, last inspected 06/06/2023.charity number confirmed by CQC CQC record

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Plymouth City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£72k£66k
31/03/2024£67k£53k
31/03/2023£79k£87k
31/03/2022£77k£81k
31/03/2021£78k£77k

Common questions

Is THE DURNFORD SOCIETY TRUST LTD financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £23,622 against a policy target of holding sufficient reserves to continue operations for at least three months. The charity reported a net incoming resource surplus of £5,723 for the year, with total income of £71,925 and expenditure of £66,202. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.