JAMES BRADFORD ALMSHOUSES TRUST
The Trust owns the Almshouses in Haywards Heath, Sussex, a terrace of 6 small, attractive, self-contained cottages really only suitable for single occupancy. Their purpose is to provide low-cost accommodation for elderly persons of low income, preferably already living in the Haywards Heath area. The Trust, which is a charitable trust, does not make grants to other charities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets declined by £47,691 during the year, primarily due to a £26,637 unrealised deficit on investments and higher expenditure than incoming resources. Free/unrestricted reserves decreased from £463,134 to £442,080, while endowment assets also fell. The independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified that would suggest the accounts do not accord with records or comply with regulations.
What the accounts disclose
“Dividends accrued, received and interest 0 28,823 28,823 27,249” — page 7
Trustees
- CHARLES PETER BRADFORD BURGOYNE
- Diana Ruth De Mierre
- IAN GEORGE GORDON BALLS
- MR O J B BURGOYNE
- Rev Edward Robert Pritchett
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £40k | £86k |
| 31/12/2024 | £43k | £22k |
| 31/12/2023 | £37k | £17k |
| 31/12/2022 | £36k | £10k |
| 31/12/2021 | £33k | £15k |
Common questions
Is JAMES BRADFORD ALMSHOUSES TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets declined by £47,691 during the year, primarily due to a £26,637 unrealised deficit on investments and higher expenditure than incoming resources. Free/unrestricted reserves decreased from £463,134 to £442,080, while endowment assets also fell. The independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified that would suggest the accounts do not accord with records or comply with regulations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.