PETER HANDCOCK'S HOSPITAL
The object of the charity is to hold and maintain the Almshouses in Bardney belonging to the charity for the residence of almspeople.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £17,404 for the year ended 31 December 2024, following a loss in the previous year. Total funds increased to £233,130, with cash reserves held at £145,703 to cover future maintenance costs, including an anticipated £50,000 for window replacement. The trustees maintain that these reserves are adequate to meet unexpected repairs and protect the long-term future of the almshouses.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees believe that a significant level of reserves is essential to cover future maintenance costs and protect the long term future of the Almshouse” — page 2
Trustees
- Rev HARRY ERNEST JEFFERYchair
- GEOFFREY LAKING
- Ian Gordon Fleetwood
- MALCOM TAYLOR
- Richard Frederick Swallow
- Ruth Lane
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £30k | £12k |
| 31/12/2023 | £28k | £7k |
| 31/12/2022 | £23k | £26k |
| 31/12/2021 | £25k | £7k |
| 31/12/2020 | £24k | £11k |
Common questions
Is PETER HANDCOCK'S HOSPITAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £17,404 for the year ended 31 December 2024, following a loss in the previous year. Total funds increased to £233,130, with cash reserves held at £145,703 to cover future maintenance costs, including an anticipated £50,000 for window replacement. The trustees maintain that these reserves are adequate to meet unexpected repairs and protect the long-term future of the almshouses. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.