NORTHERN LADIES ANNUITY SOCIETY
Relief of poverty by giving assistance to governesses and other ladies who meet the Society's criteria. Providing annuities, grants and subsidised accomodation for ladies in reduced circumstances
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves were £112,976, which is below the trustees' stated target of around £300,000 sufficient to cover one year of operations. Despite a net loss on investments of £75,949, the charity reports it remains a going concern with adequate resources to continue operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“Accordingly, the trustees consider that free reserves of around £300,000 will allow the Society to pay the annuitants and administrative overheads for one year.” — page 7
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- FIONA ELIZABETH EMMERSONchair
- ANNABEL JANE DICKINSON
- Alice Bryant
- Amanda Louise McCabe
- CATHERINE WOOD LIB
- CLAIRE MORGAN
- Catherne Ann Howe
- DIANA MARY BARKES
- Jillian Fiona Swales
- SARAH WESTCOTT CRONE
- SUZANNE ELAINE ARMSTRONG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £361k | £331k |
| 31/03/2025 | £410k | £423k |
| 31/03/2024 | £374k | £403k |
| 31/03/2023 | £418k | £389k |
| 31/03/2022 | £241k | £365k |
Common questions
Is NORTHERN LADIES ANNUITY SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves were £112,976, which is below the trustees' stated target of around £300,000 sufficient to cover one year of operations. Despite a net loss on investments of £75,949, the charity reports it remains a going concern with adequate resources to continue operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Who funds NORTHERN LADIES ANNUITY SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NORTHERN LADIES ANNUITY SOCIETY as a grant recipient include THE W A HANDLEY CHARITY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE W A HANDLEY CHARITY TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE W A HANDLEY CHARITY TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Philanthropy, Volunteering & Voluntary Sector Support |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ANCHOR SOCIETY LTD | 1 | £255k |
| THE FIELDROSE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- ST ANDREW'S SOCIETY FOR LADIES IN NEED
- THE SOCIETY FOR RELIEF OF WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF MEDICAL MEN
- THE ANCHOR SOCIETY CIO
- GOSPEL STANDARD AID AND POOR RELIEF SOCIETY
- ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO
- THE EARL OF SOUTHAMPTON TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN LADIES ANNUITY SOCIETY | £361k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST ANDREW'S SOCIETY FOR LADIES IN NEED | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY FOR RELIEF OF WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF MEDICAL MEN | £256k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ANCHOR SOCIETY CIO | £483k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOSPEL STANDARD AID AND POOR RELIEF SOCIETY | £265k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO | £283k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |