ALDERSON DISABLED EX-SERVICE MEN'S HOMES TRUST
To let 16 dwelling houses, in the first instance to disabled ex-service men who have resided in the City of Birmingham for not less than two years consecutively.The Trust may let to poor persons, giving preference to elderly persons, in the case of an insufficiency of ex-service men.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £770,636, which the trustees note are built up to cover annual maintenance and administration costs. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £51,510 for the year, with total net assets of £778,446. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“All of the Trustees are representatives of Birmingham City Council and the assets are managed by the Council on behalf of the charity. All transactions with the Council and the outstanding balances are discussed in the relevant notes in the accounts.” — page 10
Trustees
- COUNCILLOR MICHAEL SHARPE
- Councillor John Lines
- HONORY ALDERMAN JIM WHORWOOD
- Susan Anderson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £160k | £109k |
| 31/03/2024 | £146k | £95k |
| 31/03/2023 | £132k | £79k |
| 31/03/2022 | £126k | £81k |
| 31/03/2021 | £126k | £79k |
Common questions
Is ALDERSON DISABLED EX-SERVICE MEN'S HOMES TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £770,636, which the trustees note are built up to cover annual maintenance and administration costs. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £51,510 for the year, with total net assets of £778,446. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £51k |
| THE SIR TOM COWIE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION | 1 | £21k |
| COVENTRY CHURCH (MUNICIPAL) CHARITIES | 1 | £14k |
| THE WILLIAM DELAFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| THE LESLIE MARY CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE ABERFORD ALMSHOUSES
- MUNICIPAL CHARITIES
- AMY LOUISA ROBINSON CHARITY
- MANNING AND ANDERDON ALMSHOUSES
- Boulton Cottage Homes Trust
- TURNER'S ALMSHOUSES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALDERSON DISABLED EX-SERVICE MEN'S HOMES TRUST | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ABERFORD ALMSHOUSES | £177k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MUNICIPAL CHARITIES | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AMY LOUISA ROBINSON CHARITY | £125k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MANNING AND ANDERDON ALMSHOUSES | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Boulton Cottage Homes Trust | £158k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |