THE LEADERS OF WORSHIP AND PREACHERS HOMES
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an operating surplus of £413,373 for the year ended 31 August 2023, driven by charitable activities and donations. However, the trustees report that unrestricted reserves are below their stated policy target of three months' running costs, noting that efforts are being made to increase reserves from operational surpluses.
What the accounts disclose
“The current level of reserves is below the level that the trustees have set as an optimum level for LWPHomes to hold.” — page 7
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Minehead: Good
- Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Woodhall Spa: Good
- Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Westcliff-on-Sea: Good
Trustees
- Rev Colin Braithwaitechair
- David John Charles Greet
- Graham Evans
- Jean Chapman
- Jenny Benfield
- Julie Ann Close-Mitchell
- MARIE ARMITAGE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £3.4m | £3.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £3.1m | £3.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £3.3m | £2.9m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.9m | £2.5m |
| 31/08/2021 | £2.6m | £2.4m |
Common questions
Is THE LEADERS OF WORSHIP AND PREACHERS HOMES financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity achieved an operating surplus of £413,373 for the year ended 31 August 2023, driven by charitable activities and donations. However, the trustees report that unrestricted reserves are below their stated policy target of three months' running costs, noting that efforts are being made to increase reserves from operational surpluses. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Gowers Limited.