PETER BIRTWISTLE TRUST

Registered charity 1183388 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Peter Birtwistle Trust provides supported housing to older people in Colne, Lancashire. The charity is a member of the Almshouse Association and a Registered Provider of Social Housing. Applicants for accommodation must be over 60 years of age and have either been born in Colne or lived in the town for a minimum of 10 years during their lifetime.

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Latest income

£524k

Latest spending

£450k

Registered

2019

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on ordinary activities of £74,040 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted revenue reserves held at £657,434, which the trustees consider to be above their stated minimum target of £100,000. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operations. Total net assets stood at £2,591,443, supported by fixed assets valued at £3,509,666 and current assets of £967,850.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Social housing lettings (96% of income)

“Turnover represents contributions receivable net of losses from voids. Turnover arises entirely within the United Kingdom.” — page 18

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: £100,000 minimum (held: £657k)

“The trustees consider £100,000 to be a minimum.” — page 4

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by KM Chartered Accountants. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

6 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (6 freehold); recorded price paid £280k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income

£524k

Total spending

£450k

Reserves (reported)

£657k

Employees

Reported reserves equal ~17.5 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Register events

Received assets from another charity (15/12/2022) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.

Trustees · trustee networks

ALAN PETER DAVIESchair
Angela Aldis
DAVID MACRO
David Clegg
Derek Fort
Eugene Romain Dennison
Gaye Laura Gillett
Howard Philip Thomas · trustee of 2 other charities
MATTHEW JAMES LEEDAM
Mary Elizabeth Catherine Thomas
Philip Mousdale

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Lancashire

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£524k	£450k
31/03/2024	£470k	£317k
31/03/2023	£424k	£350k
31/03/2022	£380k	£250k
31/03/2021	£342k	£214k

Common questions

Is PETER BIRTWISTLE TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on ordinary activities of £74,040 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted revenue reserves held at £657,434, which the trustees consider to be above their stated minimum target of £100,000. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operations. Total net assets stood at £2,591,443, supported by fixed assets valued at £3,509,666 and current assets of £967,850. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by KM Chartered Accountants.