BRIDPORT CHARITIES
Provision of housing for the elderly of Bridport and the surrounding area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £14,449 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by total expenditure of £106,123 against total income of £63,385. Despite this deficit, the charity holds total unrestricted and restricted funds of £492,061, and the trustees confirm adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees policy is to hold sufficient reserves to cover anticipated future repair and enhancements to both of the properties.” — page 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/08/2016)
Trustees
- Andrew Wheatley
- CAROL MURLESS
- Edwina Anne Rickard
- Emily England
- Ian Richard Bark
- KENNETH BODYCOMBE
- LUKE GATEHOUSE
- Lynne Hedworth
- Nigel Matthew Amor
- Rev Deborah Smith
- Robert James Harris
- Sandra Brown
- Sarah Anne Crney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £92k | £106k |
| 31/12/2024 | £66k | £52k |
| 31/12/2023 | £61k | £79k |
| 31/12/2022 | £59k | £120k |
| 31/12/2021 | £58k | £78k |
Common questions
Is BRIDPORT CHARITIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £14,449 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by total expenditure of £106,123 against total income of £63,385. Despite this deficit, the charity holds total unrestricted and restricted funds of £492,061, and the trustees confirm adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.