THE BRIGSTOCKE ALMSHOUSES
Providing housing for 6 elderly females, who must be residents of the parish of Ryde (former parish of Newchurch, and be "poor and of good repute" and "being members of the Church of England or Dissenters therefrom".
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £16,748 for the year ended 31 May 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £129,254. The trustees describe these reserves as healthy and sufficient to cover emergency repairs and a five-year maintenance programme. The charity is actively exploring a merger with another local almshouse charity to improve financial sustainability and governance efficiency.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees policy is to try to hold sufficient reserves to ensure any emergency repairs can be carried out without delay.” — page 4
Trustees
- Rev Heath John Monaghanchair
- Cathryn Hayes
- David James Langdon
- Janis Mundell
- Katrina Anne-Marie Reading
- Mike Drinkwater
- Nicola Jane Newton
- Sarah Rowe
- Steven Phillip Sheridan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £33k | £16k |
| 31/05/2024 | £32k | £17k |
| 31/05/2023 | £33k | £16k |
| 31/05/2022 | £29k | £12k |
| 31/05/2021 | £30k | £19k |
Common questions
Is THE BRIGSTOCKE ALMSHOUSES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £16,748 for the year ended 31 May 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £129,254. The trustees describe these reserves as healthy and sufficient to cover emergency repairs and a five-year maintenance programme. The charity is actively exploring a merger with another local almshouse charity to improve financial sustainability and governance efficiency. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.