WALTON ON THAMES CHARITY
Providing social housing in the form of almshouses; helping individuals in need; providing grant support and accommodation to local organisations and managing allotments.Operates in Elmbridge Surrey.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total loss for the year of £544,000, driven by a £568,000 loss on investments and £447,000 in depreciation costs. Despite this loss, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of 12 months' running costs, currently estimated at £3,000,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees have agreed a target for unrestricted reserves of 12 months’ running costs, currently in the region of £3,000K.”
What the charity says about itself (2024-25)
“This year saw Walton & Hersham Foodbank distribute a staggering 5,374 food parcels, over 2,300 of which went to children.”
“Through our grants programme, we have awarded a total £674,144 to our community partners, 85% of which went directly towards supporting local children and families.”
“Including our independent living almshouses, Fenner House and Mayfield, we have housed a total of 153 people this year.”
“Throughout the year, we awarded 26 grants totalling £197,600 towards improving educational attainment, funding a Home-School Link Worker post, parenting courses, and a residential trip to support vulnerable students, among many other projects.”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Rob Mills — Chief Executive
- Abi — Chief Operating Officer
- Caroline — Head of Community Programmes
- Charlotte — Head of Housing & Property Services
Funders the charity credits
- Sony Europe
- PwC
- Saputo UK
- Squires Long Ditton Charity of the Year Partnership
- Air Products
- Haleon
- Waitrose Hersham
- James Neave Estate Agents
- Curchods Estate Agents
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Sarah Tomkinschair
- Alexandra Fitzpatrick
- Charles Prescott
- Darren Joseph Bayley
- David James Easson
- Dr Lindy Anne Fozard
- Hayley Caron Lyons
- Jeremy Kendrick Parkes
- Laura Anne Yates
- Louise Anne Cox
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3.1m | £3.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.9m | £3.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £3.0m | £3.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.2m | £2.6m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.2m | £2.3m |
Common questions
Is WALTON ON THAMES CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total loss for the year of £544,000, driven by a £568,000 loss on investments and £447,000 in depreciation costs. Despite this loss, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of 12 months' running costs, currently estimated at £3,000,000. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Menzies LLP.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2011 | £10k | Bringing Biodiversity to Burhill |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 25/09/2009 | £26k | "Local Community Charity's archives and 800 year history (previously 800 year celebrations)" |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALTON ON THAMES CHARITY | £3.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| WESTMINSTER ALMSHOUSES FOUNDATION | £840k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES UNITED CHARITIES | £251k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HENLEY ON THAMES ALMSHOUSE CHARITY | £433k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WALTHAMSTOW AND CHINGFORD ALMSHOUSE CHARITY | £1.3m | £60,001 - £70,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THRALE ALMSHOUSE AND RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY | £274k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |