THE MARSHALL AND BROWNE MEMORIAL HOMES
The charity maintains and run the properties known as Mrs Marshall's Memorial Cottages and the Browne Memorial Almshouses. The homes are used for persons who through misfortune have become reduced from better circumstances, and are resident in the area and are not less than 60 years of age.The charity employs two wardens who oversee the residents. The charity also employs a gardener.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £8,412 for the year, reducing its unrestricted cash reserves from £105,618 to £91,575. The trustees report that the charity has complied with its duty to have due regard to public benefit guidance and continues to maintain its properties with emphasis on health and safety regulations.
What the accounts disclose
“Any surplus funds generated by the charity are accumulated until there are sufficient funds on hand to provide further accommodation to fulfil the charity's objective and to cover necessary expenditure under health and safety regulations.” — page 3
“Payments totalling £6,882 (2024: £2,675) were made to Moore Builders, a business owned by O Moore, Trustee, for general building and maintenance services provided during the year.” — page 8
Trustees
- Angela Dawe
- Antonia Gould
- Carolyn Tossell
- FRANK LAWRENCE
- Henry Sanders
- JENNY TREMAINE
- John Guy Talbot
- John Olver
- Oliver Moore
- WALTER LAKE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £108k | £117k |
| 31/12/2024 | £109k | £112k |
| 31/12/2023 | £107k | £108k |
| 31/12/2022 | £99k | £132k |
| 31/12/2021 | £97k | £94k |
Common questions
Is THE MARSHALL AND BROWNE MEMORIAL HOMES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £8,412 for the year, reducing its unrestricted cash reserves from £105,618 to £91,575. The trustees report that the charity has complied with its duty to have due regard to public benefit guidance and continues to maintain its properties with emphasis on health and safety regulations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ESTATE CHARITY OF WILLIAM HATCLIFFE | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE SIR TOM COWIE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- HOSPITAL OF WILLIAM BROWNE, MERCHANT
- LANGLEY MARISH UNITED CHARITIES
- THE ABERFORD ALMSHOUSES
- AGED MERCHANT SEAMEN'S HOMES
- WILSON'S MARINERS' HOMES
- GREENWICH CHARITY OF WILLIAM HATCLIFFE AND THE MISSES SMITH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MARSHALL AND BROWNE MEMORIAL HOMES | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOSPITAL OF WILLIAM BROWNE, MERCHANT | £148k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LANGLEY MARISH UNITED CHARITIES | £179k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ABERFORD ALMSHOUSES | £177k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AGED MERCHANT SEAMEN'S HOMES | £185k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILSON'S MARINERS' HOMES | £118k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |