THE MANOR TRUST BEDHAMPTON
The aims of the trust are to preserve the Trust's historic properties in the Conservation Village of Old Bedhampton in Hampshire; to provide a caring home environment for the elderly in the Trust's properties; and to promote and foster the social ambiance of Bedhampton and its locality and to support education in the community.
Objects
(1) TO RELIEVE AGED PEOPLE OF ALL CLASSES(2) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY TO PRESERVE LAND AND BUILDINGS OF BEAUTY OR HISTORICAL INTEREST AND TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE VISUAL AMENITIES OF THE PRESENT ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BEDHAMPTON IN THE COUNTY OF HANTS PARTICULARLY THAT PART THAT COMPRISES THE OLD VILLAGE (WHICH EXPRESSION SHALL BE TAKEN TO MEAN THAT PART OF THE PARISH WHICH LIES TO THE SOUTH OF THE PRESENT MAIN ROAD FROM HAVANT TO WICKHAM)(3) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF BEDHAMPTON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE. (4) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating surplus of £88,537 for the year ended 31 December 2024, following a surplus of £32,121 in the previous year. Total funds carried forward increased to £1,352,025, with unrestricted funds standing at £1,231,332. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Manor Trust’s overall income for 2024 was £744,098 which was made up mostly from the fees paid by residents of The Lodge and rents paid by tenants of The Elms.” — page 6
“Unlisted investments are: Bedhampton Holdings Limited - 40,000 shares”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05480101
Funders the charity credits
- Havant Lottery
Company officers (Companies House)
- KERSLAKE, Stephen Charles on trustee list
- WALLBANK, Peter John on trustee list
- JONES, Richard Anthony, Dr on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- The Lodge Retirement Home: Good
Trustees
- Dr Richard Jones
- Peter John Wallbank
- Stephen Kerslake
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £753k | £760k |
| 31/12/2024 | £744k | £682k |
| 31/12/2023 | £635k | £640k |
| 31/12/2022 | £602k | £571k |
| 31/12/2021 | £525k | £517k |
Common questions
Is THE MANOR TRUST BEDHAMPTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating surplus of £88,537 for the year ended 31 December 2024, following a surplus of £32,121 in the previous year. Total funds carried forward increased to £1,352,025, with unrestricted funds standing at £1,231,332. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/07/2016 | £10k | Computers and a dementia pod for older people in residential care |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NETHERTHORPE AND UPPERTHORPE COMMUNITY ALLIANCE | 1 | £9k |
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ABBEYDALE AND MILLHOUSES | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MANOR TRUST BEDHAMPTON | £753k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MANOR HOUSE DEVELOPMENT TRUST | £398k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MANOR PREPARATORY SCHOOL TRUST | £6.9m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| MANOR AND CASTLE DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED | £2.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BEDFORD HOUSE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £295k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MANCHESTER CHARITABLE TRUST LTD | £154k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |