THE ARMCHAIR TRUST CIO
To relieve generally, and individually, persons resident in Worcester City, who are in conditions of financial need, and hardship, by the provision of furniture and other household accessories, donated by the public, or acquired otherwise, which are calculated to reduce the need and hardship. See the website "armchair worcester.org.uk"
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus of £118.26 for the year, with total income of £47,218.59 against expenditure of £47,100.33. The trustees report that finances are secure due to regular grants, although they note the insecurity of long-term funding which has led to a reserves policy of six months' spending. Free reserves are stated as £21,767.01, which the document notes equates to 50% of the total reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“A "reserves" policy of a minimum of 6 months' spending has been adopted as a prudent level given the general insecurity of long-term funding.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/02/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (04/02/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (08/06/2016)
Trustees
- Melanie Kirkchair
- ALAN PURCHON
- MARGARET JONES
- Paul Victor Frank Edwards
- SUE OSBORNE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £47k | £47k |
| 31/03/2025 | £39k | £43k |
| 31/03/2024 | £41k | £38k |
| 31/03/2023 | £53k | £36k |
| 31/03/2022 | £34k | £33k |
Common questions
Is THE ARMCHAIR TRUST CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus of £118.26 for the year, with total income of £47,218.59 against expenditure of £47,100.33. The trustees report that finances are secure due to regular grants, although they note the insecurity of long-term funding which has led to a reserves policy of six months' spending. Free reserves are stated as £21,767.01, which the document notes equates to 50% of the total reserves. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE ARMCHAIR TRUST CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ARMCHAIR TRUST CIO as a grant recipient include QUEEN ELIZABETH ALMSHOUSES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUEEN ELIZABETH ALMSHOUSES | FY2024 | £3k | Relief of poverty and hardship and general benefit of the inhabitants of Worcester |
| QUEEN ELIZABETH ALMSHOUSES | FY2022 | £2k | |
| QUEEN ELIZABETH ALMSHOUSES | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/09/2025 | £5k | The Armchair Trust CIO |