THE WILLIAM HOLMES ALMSHOUSES
To provide housing for people in need
Objects
THE PROVISION OF ALMSHOUSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF NEEDY PERSONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is in a 'very sound position financially' and has total net assets of £141,182. The Trustees report that the charity deals with repairs efficiently and hopes to increase savings to provide another bungalow in the future. The financial statements were independently examined by Mabe Allen LLP, who confirmed compliance with relevant housing and charity legislation.
What the accounts disclose
“The Almshouse Association Loan The charity received a loan from The Almshouse Association, a registered charity. The loan is interest free, unsecured and being repaid over 10 years. The loan is to finance required maintenance work to the bungalows. An arrangement fee of £2,500 is levied to the charity in equal instalments across the 10 year term.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Ian Fisherchair
- Elizabeth Bowley
- James Oldham
- MICK HOOLEY
- Roland Emmas-Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £82k | £75k |
| 31/03/2024 | £48k | £77k |
| 31/03/2023 | £29k | £34k |
| 31/03/2022 | £32k | £23k |
| 31/03/2021 | £29k | £19k |
Common questions
Is THE WILLIAM HOLMES ALMSHOUSES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is in a 'very sound position financially' and has total net assets of £141,182. The Trustees report that the charity deals with repairs efficiently and hopes to increase savings to provide another bungalow in the future. The financial statements were independently examined by Mabe Allen LLP, who confirmed compliance with relevant housing and charity legislation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.