THE MARY HOUGHAM ALMSHOUSES
To procure, maintain and let 12 Almshouses in Deal to aged and infirm Deal boatmen and subject thereto poor, aged and infirm persons who are inhabitants of the former Borough of Deal as constituted on 31 March 1974.To apply the income of the Charity for the benefit of the occupants or any of them in such manner as the Trustees think fit from time to time.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £24,540, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of six months' costs. Despite this low liquidity position, the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“leaving £24,540 (2024 - £42,775) of free reserves.” — page 5
Trustees
- DR LINDA LEITH
- Janet Arfman
- Nigel Parfitt
- PETER DODKINS
- Peter Jull
- Sarah Bishop
- Susan Hilary Beer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £82k | £153k |
| 31/03/2024 | £76k | £87k |
| 31/03/2023 | £74k | £230k |
| 31/03/2022 | £76k | £83k |
| 31/03/2021 | £78k | £38k |
Common questions
Is THE MARY HOUGHAM ALMSHOUSES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £24,540, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of six months' costs. Despite this low liquidity position, the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.