HAMPSTEAD GARDEN SUBURB FELLOWSHIP
As before, our prime objective is to provide services, help & activities for the 60+ age group.
Objects
TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST THE GENERAL GOOD OF ALL PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 60 AND PERSONS SUFFERING FROM INFIRMITY, DISABLEMENT OR POVERTY WITHIN THE AREA OF THE HAMPSTEAD GARDEN SUBURB.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £130,020 for the year, driven largely by significant bequests. Total net assets increased to £456,591, with unrestricted funds totaling the same amount, indicating strong financial stability. The trustees note that liquid reserves are significantly higher than their policy target of three years of non-discretionary running expenses.
What the accounts disclose
“Income for the year increased by 295% to £249,610 due principally to the receipt of significant bequests from the estates of Moya Page and Margaret Hilary Cox.” — page 5
“This is significantly higher than our reserves policy equating to 3 years of non-discretionary running expenses” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2025
- Volunteers: 10
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2024
- Volunteers: 7
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2023
- Volunteers: 10
Funders the charity credits
- HGS Trust
Trustees
- Andrew Ronald Botterill Mrchair
- Elisabeth Kocen
- Gillian Esmee Purdie
- Martin Jeffrey Webster
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £250k | £120k |
| 31/07/2024 | £85k | £112k |
| 31/07/2023 | £70k | £67k |
| 31/07/2022 | £49k | £47k |
| 31/07/2021 | £9k | £28k |
Common questions
Is HAMPSTEAD GARDEN SUBURB FELLOWSHIP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £130,020 for the year, driven largely by significant bequests. Total net assets increased to £456,591, with unrestricted funds totaling the same amount, indicating strong financial stability. The trustees note that liquid reserves are significantly higher than their policy target of three years of non-discretionary running expenses. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| YOUNG CAMDEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £68k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| QUEENBOROUGH FISHERY TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| CANTIACORUM FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- HAMPSTEAD GARDEN SUBURB FREE CHURCH
- LINCOLN GARDENS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- WHEATHAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY GROUP
- HAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY ACTION LIMITED
- HOWARD GARDEN SOCIAL AND DAY CARE CENTRE
- THE PATCHWORKING GARDEN PROJECT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAMPSTEAD GARDEN SUBURB FELLOWSHIP | £250k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HAMPSTEAD GARDEN SUBURB FREE CHURCH | £329k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LINCOLN GARDENS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £39k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WHEATHAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY GROUP | £41k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY ACTION LIMITED | £421k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| HOWARD GARDEN SOCIAL AND DAY CARE CENTRE | £91k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |