THE BASINGSTOKE CHARITIES
The Basingstoke Charities brought to gether 28 local Charities. 1-8 deal with the Sir James Deane Almshouses, 9-25 with various Charities for the poor and 26-28 deal with Charities for the Lecturer (Vicar).
Objects
SEE INDIVIDUAL CONSTITUENTS
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £910 for the year ended 31 March 2026, primarily due to catching up on outstanding maintenance works at the Almshouses. Per the trustees' report, the charity is rebuilding its long-term reserves following previous depletion from roof refurbishment, with the Extraordinary Repair Fund standing at approximately £93,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The Almshouse Associations guidance on reserves is being followed.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Caroline Tillerchair
- BILL FERGIE
- Cllr Paul Basham
- Cllr Sajish Tom
- Ernie Dickson
- Jacky Tustain
- Jennifer Dykes
- Nigel Drury
- Roger David GARDINER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £31k | £32k |
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £18k |
| 31/03/2024 | £25k | £18k |
| 31/03/2023 | £21k | £18k |
| 31/03/2022 | £32k | £43k |
Common questions
Is THE BASINGSTOKE CHARITIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £910 for the year ended 31 March 2026, primarily due to catching up on outstanding maintenance works at the Almshouses. Per the trustees' report, the charity is rebuilding its long-term reserves following previous depletion from roof refurbishment, with the Extraordinary Repair Fund standing at approximately £93,000. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.