THE DWELLING PLACE
The provision of supported housing accommodation and related support services,.to relieve the needs of people who are former rough sleepers, vulnerably housed people or people who would otherwise be at risk of street homelessness, in Basingstoke and surrounding areas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,679 for the year, reducing its total unrestricted funds from £39,122 to £36,443. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds reserves of £36,443, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £20,000 (three months of operating costs). The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention during the examination of the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from Charitable Activities BDBC Housing Benefit 33,458”
“The Trustees seek to hold adequate reserves to meet three months operating costs equivalent to about £20,000.” — page 5
“One trustee, L Anstey, is paid by the charity. No remuneration or expenses were paid to any other trustee during the year nor to any person connected to them.”
“One trustee, L Anstey, is paid by the charity. No remuneration or expenses were paid to any other trustee during the year nor to any person connected to them.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Andrew John Mahers
- David Michael Hubbard
- Dr Andrew Richard Taylor
- Dr Kathleen Mary Sheila Oliver
- Lorraine Yvette Anstey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £45k | £48k |
| 31/03/2024 | £60k | £51k |
| 31/03/2023 | £41k | £42k |
| 31/03/2022 | £35k | £42k |
| 31/03/2021 | £37k | £37k |
Common questions
Is THE DWELLING PLACE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,679 for the year, reducing its total unrestricted funds from £39,122 to £36,443. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds reserves of £36,443, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £20,000 (three months of operating costs). The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention during the examination of the financial statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/01/2026 | £12k | Supporting Dwelling Place Residents |