New Forest Care Homes Ltd
Our principal activity is the 24 hour provision of residential accommodation and individual care to 37 elderly people, who need varying levels of support to assist them in their day to day activities. We employ professional and skilled carers and management. Residents' individuality and independence is actively promoted. An "open door" policy for residents and their families is in place.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a trading profit of £23,793, a 66% reduction from the previous year, driven by increased staffing and inflation costs. Per the trustees' report, the charity's cash reserves were below its stated policy target, resulting in a calculated shortfall of £211,416, though the board considers the charity able to function for the next 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments within the band of £60,000 - £70,000.” — page 19
“One employee received emoluments within the band of £60,000 - £70,000. In 2023, no employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.” — page 19
“However, the calculated "free cash" reserve figure is £766,584 (2023: £773,887), which gives a shortfall in cash reserves of £211,416” — page 5
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2023) → 1 (FY2024).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Dawn Barker — Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- New Milton House: Good
Trustees
- ANGELA BOKOTA
- Charles Michael Scurr
- Dawn Carol Barker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.8m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.5m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.2m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is New Forest Care Homes Ltd financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a trading profit of £23,793, a 66% reduction from the previous year, driven by increased staffing and inflation costs. Per the trustees' report, the charity's cash reserves were below its stated policy target, resulting in a calculated shortfall of £211,416, though the board considers the charity able to function for the next 12 months. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Town & Forest.
What does the highest-paid employee of New Forest Care Homes Ltd earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MASONIC SAMARITAN FUND | 1 | £6.9m |
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- Newcare Housing Society
- THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION CARE COMPANY
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- INDIVIDUAL CARE SERVICES
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Forest Care Homes Ltd | £1.8m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| Newcare Housing Society | £438k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION CARE COMPANY | £64.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUTTON AND CHEAM ELDERLY PEOPLE'S HOUSING ASSOCIATION | £1.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| INDIVIDUAL CARE SERVICES | £7.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BERNHARD BARON CARE HOME | £3.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |