W J YAPP BEQUEST
Derbyshire House provides residential care for anyone over the age of 65 years, who because of physical and some mental incapacity requires help with daily living. The trust aims to provide a warm, loving home for older people who are in need of care. The home is registered by the Commission for Social Care Inspection as a provider of residential care for older people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £33,273 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £3,649,257. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £1,217,809 exceed the stated policy target of £400,000 to £800,000, indicating a strong financial position. The auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more were: £60,001 to £70,000 1” — page 23
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more were: £60,001 to £70,000 1” — page 23
“The Trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (‘the free reserves’) held by the charity should be between 3 and 6 months expenditure, which equates to £400,000 to £800,000 in general funds.” — page 7
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottinghamshire County Council | Ageing well Call-Off contract uploads July - September 2025 | 30/06/2025 | £53.4m |
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Derbyshire House Residential Care: Outstanding
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/02/2022)
Trustees
- Dr ANTHONY KELLYchair
- GEORGINA RAFFLE
- JASWINDER KAUR SPENCER
- JEFFREY HOOLEY
- PENELOPE ANN BURNS
- ROSEMARY ANNE PHARAOH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.8m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.7m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is W J YAPP BEQUEST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £33,273 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £3,649,257. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £1,217,809 exceed the stated policy target of £400,000 to £800,000, indicating a strong financial position. The auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Rogers Spencer.
What does the highest-paid employee of W J YAPP BEQUEST earn?
Per its FY2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE BASSIL SHIPPAM AND ALSFORD TRUST | 1 | £72k |
| THE F GLENISTER WOODGER TRUST CIO | 1 | £71k |
| JOAN AINSLIE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- DONNINGTON HOUSE CARE HOME LIMITED
- CHESHIRE RESIDENTIAL HOMES TRUST
- THE ABBEYFIELD CHICHESTER SOCIETY LIMITED
- THE ABERFORD ALMSHOUSES
- CORNWALL OLD PEOPLE'S HOUSING SOCIETY
- SHERBURN HOUSE CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W J YAPP BEQUEST | £1.8m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| DONNINGTON HOUSE CARE HOME LIMITED | £2.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CHESHIRE RESIDENTIAL HOMES TRUST | £4.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ABBEYFIELD CHICHESTER SOCIETY LIMITED | £373k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ABERFORD ALMSHOUSES | £177k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CORNWALL OLD PEOPLE'S HOUSING SOCIETY | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |