THE FRIENDLY ALMSHOUSES
To relieve and assist women of good character who are over the age of 50 who are in need, in particular by the provision of social housing in the form of almshouse accommodation and facilities for such women on terms appropriate to their needs.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,874,814, which the trustees confirm exceeds their policy target of three months' operating costs. The charity generated a net income of £149,085 from operations and maintains a stable financial position with no material uncertainties reported.
What the accounts disclose
“This more than meets the expectation of at least three months’ operating costs being available to deal with the consequences of unanticipated challenges.” — page 6
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/12/2017)
Trustees
- Eleanor LIndsay
- KATE WOOLLCOMBE
- Laura Tomlinson
- Rachel Johnson
- Rebecca Kennedy
- Susan Forda
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £368k | £277k |
| 31/03/2024 | £345k | £139k |
| 31/03/2023 | £377k | £177k |
| 31/03/2022 | £440k | £205k |
| 31/03/2021 | £339k | £207k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDLY ALMSHOUSES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,874,814, which the trustees confirm exceeds their policy target of three months' operating costs. The charity generated a net income of £149,085 from operations and maintains a stable financial position with no material uncertainties reported. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FRIENDLY ALMSHOUSES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FRIENDLY ALMSHOUSES as a grant recipient include THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS | FY2023 | £36k | Not specified in grant list, but listed under grants payable |