AMERSHAM UNITED CHARITIES
The object of the Charity is to serve the needs of Amersham and Coleshill Almshouse Charity. To meet this objective the Charity seeks charitable donations from the members and others. there have been no changes in the Charity's objects or policies during the year.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a surplus of £20,962 for the year ended 31 December 2024. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves were maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure, satisfying their stated policy target. The charity holds significant heritage assets valued at £2,325,218 and investments valued at £273,174.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
“The Charity is fully compliant with its constitution but has had, for most of the year, partly due to Amersham Town Council’s refusal to provide a nominated Trustee, a reduced complement of Trustees. There is also one co-opted Trustee vacancy, which the Trustees have chosen not to fill in 2024.” — page 6
Trustees
- Susan Eleanor Theresa Pouncechair
- David Victor Skinner
- Gillian Clare Atkinson
- Rev Jonathan David Rapson
- Rev Timothy John William Barnard
- Valerie Jane Simmonds
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £91k | £79k |
| 31/12/2023 | £94k | £50k |
| 31/12/2022 | £97k | £61k |
| 31/12/2021 | £93k | £43k |
| 31/12/2020 | £87k | £39k |
Common questions
Is AMERSHAM UNITED CHARITIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a surplus of £20,962 for the year ended 31 December 2024. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves were maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure, satisfying their stated policy target. The charity holds significant heritage assets valued at £2,325,218 and investments valued at £273,174. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.