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THE ANCHOR SOCIETY LTD

Registered charity 1116392 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Latest income
£115k
Latest spending
£124k
Registered
2006
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves amounted to £1,566,621 at the year end, with £1,100,000 designated for long-term investments. The charity reported a net expenditure of £53,810 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from the previous period. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with applicable regulations and the Charities SORP.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: unclear (held: £1.6m)
“The Trustees review the level of cash and investments held at each meeting of the Board to ensure there are sufficient liquid funds to meet its commitments over the following 12 months.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation and grants to The Anchor Society CIO
“During the year, a donation of £15,000 and grants of £105,200 were made to The Anchor Society CIO (2024: £105,000). All of the trustees are also trustees of The Anchor Society CIO.” — page 15
“During the year, the Society paid £3,251 to Bennetts Solicitors for professional fees. HL Wallington, a trustee, is a partner at Bennetts Solicitors.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Professional fees paid to Bennetts Solicitors
“During the year, a donation of £15,000 and grants of £105,200 were made to The Anchor Society CIO (2024: £105,000). All of the trustees are also trustees of The Anchor Society CIO.” — page 15
“During the year, the Society paid £3,251 to Bennetts Solicitors for professional fees. HL Wallington, a trustee, is a partner at Bennetts Solicitors.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Trustees

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

Operates in: Bath And North East Somerset · Bristol City · North Somerset · South Gloucestershire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£115k£124k
31/12/2024£115k£108k
31/12/2023£113k£18k
31/12/2022£94k£47k
31/12/2021£83k£25k

Common questions

Is THE ANCHOR SOCIETY LTD financially healthy?

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves amounted to £1,566,621 at the year end, with £1,100,000 designated for long-term investments. The charity reported a net expenditure of £53,810 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from the previous period. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with applicable regulations and the Charities SORP. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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