THE MARGARET JANE ASHLEY ALMSHOUSE CHARITY
The Charity is an Almshouse providing three properties for occupation by people in Stratton, Dorset
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £17,821 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £193,975. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future, maintaining a going concern basis. The charity holds no debt, has no employees, and relies on its corporate trustee, Anchor Hanover Group, for management services.
What the accounts disclose
“Turnover represents rental income from licensees and service charges receivable and turnover is recognised when the charity is entitled to it.” — page 14
“The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has during 2025 reviewed Anchor’s compliance with the Governance and Financial Viability Standard and concluded that Anchor did not meet the governance requirements and significant improvement is needed, specifically in relation to its risk and control framework. The RSH downgraded Anchor from G1 to G3 grading in June 2025”
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £30k | £13k |
| 31/03/2024 | £27k | £14k |
| 31/03/2023 | £22k | £15k |
| 31/03/2022 | £18k | £16k |
| 31/03/2021 | £20k | £10k |
Common questions
Is THE MARGARET JANE ASHLEY ALMSHOUSE CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £17,821 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £193,975. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future, maintaining a going concern basis. The charity holds no debt, has no employees, and relies on its corporate trustee, Anchor Hanover Group, for management services. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BDO LLP.