TOWN LANDS OF WANTAGE
providing almshouses for the people of Wantage.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that both charities generated surpluses for the year ended 31 December 2025, with Wantage Town Lands (Thomas Fewson Eagles) reporting a surplus of £46,024 and Wantage Town Lands (Mill Street) reporting £34,873. Per the trustees' reports, both entities hold freely available reserves significantly above their stated policy target of twelve months' expenditure, ensuring financial stability for future refurbishment needs.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to not less than twelve months’ expenditure.” — page 3
Trustees
- Stephen Trinderchair
- Alan Howell
- Christina Haddrell
- IAN HERMON
- IAN MEAD
- Ian Smith
- MR TERRY GASHE
- Michael Cooper
- Michael Haddrell
- ROBERT SHARP
- Terence Randall
- WILLIAM ROYCROFT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £130k | £79k |
| 31/12/2024 | £117k | £53k |
| 31/12/2023 | £111k | £82k |
| 31/12/2022 | £97k | £68k |
| 31/12/2021 | £46k | £27k |
Common questions
Is TOWN LANDS OF WANTAGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that both charities generated surpluses for the year ended 31 December 2025, with Wantage Town Lands (Thomas Fewson Eagles) reporting a surplus of £46,024 and Wantage Town Lands (Mill Street) reporting £34,873. Per the trustees' reports, both entities hold freely available reserves significantly above their stated policy target of twelve months' expenditure, ensuring financial stability for future refurbishment needs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.