THE BETENSON TRUST
ownership and operation of almshouses
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total payments exceeded total receipts for the year, resulting in a decrease in cash funds from £29,451 to £8,456. The trustees note that future funding for a new almshouse is uncertain due to the current economic and political situation, though they do not explicitly state a material uncertainty regarding the charity's continuation.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees will look to fund this through grants and/or loans, but given the current economic and political situation, they recognise that it may not be possible to begin work before the planning permission lapses and a new application may be necessary.” — page 4
Trustees
- ALEXANDER MACKAYchair
- Caroline Field
- Gillian French
- John Hutchings
- Jonathan Pearce
- MARGARET VICK
- Rev LORRAINE TURNER
- Rev Peter Hayler
- Stephen Light
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £83k | £134k |
| 30/09/2024 | £56k | £150k |
| 30/09/2023 | £38k | £54k |
| 30/09/2022 | £35k | £37k |
| 30/09/2021 | £33k | £27k |
Common questions
Is THE BETENSON TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total payments exceeded total receipts for the year, resulting in a decrease in cash funds from £29,451 to £8,456. The trustees note that future funding for a new almshouse is uncertain due to the current economic and political situation, though they do not explicitly state a material uncertainty regarding the charity's continuation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.