THE HOSPITAL OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
The distribution of quarterly gratuities to retired people in need living in the Borough of Bedford. The Charity also gives money to Charities which benefit the people of Bedford.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves stood at £6,421,011, with unrestricted reserves of £1,883,701. The trustees consider these reserves sufficient to meet the charity's objectives, noting that income generated is adequate to cover pension and donation expenditures. The charity reported a net income of £156,021 for the year, supported by investment gains and rental income.
What the accounts disclose
“Rents receivable 232,723” — page 16
“The Trustees consider the current level of reserves to be sufficient to meet this requirement as the income generated is sufficient to cover the pensions and donations expenditure.” — page 5
Trustees
- Andrea Clare Spice Cllr
- Councillor John Wheeler
- Harry Frederick Joseph Fowler
- Jane Anne Walker Cllr
- John Kenneth Samuel Mingay Alderman
- Julie Clay
- Rajesh Regmi
- Rev Helen Stewart
- Sarah Wheeler
- Simon Charles Lousada
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £271k | £308k |
| 31/12/2023 | £306k | £291k |
| 31/12/2022 | £328k | £280k |
| 31/12/2021 | £306k | £261k |
| 31/12/2020 | £345k | £300k |
Common questions
Is THE HOSPITAL OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves stood at £6,421,011, with unrestricted reserves of £1,883,701. The trustees consider these reserves sufficient to meet the charity's objectives, noting that income generated is adequate to cover pension and donation expenditures. The charity reported a net income of £156,021 for the year, supported by investment gains and rental income. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by HW Bedford Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £176k |
| THE WIXAMTREE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| MRS B L ROBINSON'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE HARPUR TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £1k |
| SSP FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN AND ST LEONARD BEDFORD
- JAMES ALFRED AND EMMA CLARA HALL FUND
- Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW, BEDFORD
- ST. JOHN'S FOUNDATION EST. 1174
- HOSPITAL OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CIO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HOSPITAL OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST | £271k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN AND ST LEONARD BEDFORD | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JAMES ALFRED AND EMMA CLARA HALL FUND | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends | £646k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW, BEDFORD | £433k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST. JOHN'S FOUNDATION EST. 1174 | £5.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |