THE HOSPITAL OF WILLIAM PARSON

Registered charity 1186592 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as STOKE HOSPITAL

The relief of those in need, by reason of age, financial hardship or other disadvantage, through provision of an almshouse providing affordable social housing for the people of Guildford. Preference is given to female applicants of not less than 55 years of age and of modest financial means who have lived in the borough of Guildford for not less than two years.

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Latest income
£123k
Latest spending
£113k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £25,695 for the year, with total net assets increasing to £291,938. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves are held at £202,018 in the general reserve, supplemented by designated funds for repairs, indicating a stable financial position with no borrowings.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Charitable activities (112% of income)
“Maintenance contributions received 115,998” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £100,000 in free reserves and additionally an amount in general reserves representing at least six months’ expenditure (held: £202k)
“The Trustees have agreed at present to hold £100,000 in free reserves and additionally an amount in general reserves representing at least six months’ expenditure.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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

Operates in: Surrey

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£123k£113k
31/12/2024£115k£96k
31/12/2023£105k£80k
31/12/2022£96k£83k
31/12/2021£91k£95k

Common questions

Is THE HOSPITAL OF WILLIAM PARSON financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £25,695 for the year, with total net assets increasing to £291,938. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves are held at £202,018 in the general reserve, supplemented by designated funds for repairs, indicating a stable financial position with no borrowings. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.