THE WILKES ALMS CHARITY
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted and restricted funds of £3,348,470, largely derived from asset transfers from Leighton Buzzard United and Almshouse Charities. The trustees report that they are satisfied with the financial position and have retained significant reserves, noting that a separate reserves policy was not considered necessary due to the size of the investment funds held. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity has trustees in common with Leighton Buzzard United and Almshouse Charities. Assets from Leighton Buzzard United and Almshouse Charities are being transferred over to the charity. During the year, transfers totalling £3,311,000 (2024 - £nil) were made as donations.” — page 18
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/06/2025)
Trustees
- Benjamin George Jowitt
- John Edward Sykes
- Mark Saccoccio
- Rev David John MacGeoch
- Ruth Hall
- Wendy Geraldine Gibbons
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £3.4m | £7k |
| 31/12/2023 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE WILKES ALMS CHARITY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted and restricted funds of £3,348,470, largely derived from asset transfers from Leighton Buzzard United and Almshouse Charities. The trustees report that they are satisfied with the financial position and have retained significant reserves, noting that a separate reserves policy was not considered necessary due to the size of the investment funds held. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Ad Valorem Audit Services Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION | 1 | £21k |
| COVENTRY CHURCH (MUNICIPAL) CHARITIES | 1 | £14k |
| THE WILLIAM DELAFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE LESLIE MARY CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | 1 | £1k |
| CORDWAINERS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £200 |
| Kingsbury Charity | 1 | £50 |