WATERMOOR HOUSE RCH
THE PROVISION OF HOUSING AND ANY ASSOCIATED AMENITIES FOR PERSONS IN NEED UPON TERMS APPROPRIATE TO THEIR MEANS AND PROVIDING FOR OLDER PEOPLE IN NEED OF HOUSING AND ANY ASSOCIATED AMENITIES SPECIALLY DESIGNED OR ADAPTED TO SUIT THEIR DISABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS.
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £303,601 for the year ended 31 August 2023, funded from unrestricted reserves. The trustees note that occupancy levels fell due to staff recruitment difficulties, leading to a drawdown on reserves which dipped significantly below the stated policy target. However, the charity remains viable with a forecasted return to surplus in 2024/25.
What the accounts disclose
“The existence of the ongoing uncertainties following the covid pandemic and recent economic challenges outside the trustees' control, including the specific challenge of increasing occupancy rates to the point that the charitable company returns to a regular surplus and positive cashf low indicates that a material uncertainty exists that may cast doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern.” — page 10
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Watermoor House: Requires improvement
Trustees
- Dr SUSAN RUTH OWENchair
- Dr KATE BADCOCK
- JOHN LAMUS
- Jillian Carter
- THE EARL ALLEN BATHURST
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.7m | £1.7m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.5m | £1.7m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.3m | £1.6m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.6m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is WATERMOOR HOUSE RCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £303,601 for the year ended 31 August 2023, funded from unrestricted reserves. The trustees note that occupancy levels fell due to staff recruitment difficulties, leading to a drawdown on reserves which dipped significantly below the stated policy target. However, the charity remains viable with a forecasted return to surplus in 2024/25. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Andorran Limited.