ALEXANDRA HOUSE (ROYAL UNITED SERVICE SHORT STAY RESIDENCE FOR SERVICE CHILDREN)
The object of the trust is to provide childcare to Service, ex-Service and civilian families.The charity offers a flexible, safe and nurturing environment that takes into account the specific needs of these children and families.The charity aims to improve the lives of vulnerable young children by employing professionals to provide stability and offer high quality, continuity of care.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's fund increased by £59.3K to £182K, driven by an operating gain and investment growth. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds £183.5K in bank and investment assets against liabilities of just £8.6K, indicating strong liquidity. The trustees aim to hold reserves valued at £31.3K to ensure the charity can continue fulfilling its objectives during temporary income shortfalls.
What the accounts disclose
“None was paid in excess of £60,000 in this year or last.” — page 8
Trustees
- Andrew Jones
- Annabelle Peard
- Tristan Sheaff
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £489k | £431k |
| 31/03/2024 | £405k | £388k |
| 31/03/2023 | £374k | £393k |
| 31/03/2022 | £328k | £325k |
| 30/04/2021 | £351k | £353k |
Common questions
Is ALEXANDRA HOUSE (ROYAL UNITED SERVICE SHORT STAY RESIDENCE FOR SERVICE CHILDREN) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's fund increased by £59.3K to £182K, driven by an operating gain and investment growth. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds £183.5K in bank and investment assets against liabilities of just £8.6K, indicating strong liquidity. The trustees aim to hold reserves valued at £31.3K to ensure the charity can continue fulfilling its objectives during temporary income shortfalls. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of ALEXANDRA HOUSE (ROYAL UNITED SERVICE SHORT STAY RESIDENCE FOR SERVICE CHILDREN) earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2006 | £5k | Anchor Group |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £17k |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | 2 | £42k |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | 2 | £22k |
| THE BLUSTON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 2 | £15k |
| THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION | 2 | £8k |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| THE BLAKEY FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | 1 | — |
Charities like this
- ALEXANDER DEVINE CHILDREN'S CANCER TRUST
- THE CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST
- THE CHILDHOOD TRUST
- FIVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TRUST LTD
- THE SICK CHILDREN'S TRUST
- ALEX TIMPSON TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA HOUSE (ROYAL UNITED SERVICE SHORT STAY RESIDENCE FOR SERVICE CHILDREN) | £489k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALEXANDER DEVINE CHILDREN'S CANCER TRUST | £2.8m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 3 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST | £9.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | £3.3m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| FIVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TRUST LTD | £2.3m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE SICK CHILDREN'S TRUST | £2.7m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |