CONINGSBY'S HOSPITAL
Almshouses for former members of HM's Forces or for those who have undertaken substantial service for the local community within the counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire or Salop.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is pursuing a merger with the Hereford Cathedral Almshouse Charity to secure its finances following a period of heavy expenditure on maintenance and repair work. The merger is currently awaiting final approval from the Charity Commission in 2026. The museum relies solely on visitor donations for income, with no local grant support received.
What the accounts disclose
“The residents provide a monthly rent for their accommodation, which is primarily used for maintenance of their homes but, out of necessity, is also used to cover expenditure elsewhere.” — page 1
“Following a period of heavy expenditure on maintenance and repair work three years ago, the Trustees considered that we should seek support elsewhere in order to secure the finances of Coningsby Hospital.” — page 2
Trustees
- Jeremy Wilding
- John Stanley Simons
- Marianne Percival
- Peter Harris
- Rev Andrew Talbot-Ponsonby
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £30k | £48k |
| 31/03/2024 | £41k | £60k |
| 31/03/2023 | £31k | £42k |
| 31/03/2022 | £31k | £37k |
| 31/03/2021 | £20k | £21k |
Common questions
Is CONINGSBY'S HOSPITAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is pursuing a merger with the Hereford Cathedral Almshouse Charity to secure its finances following a period of heavy expenditure on maintenance and repair work. The merger is currently awaiting final approval from the Charity Commission in 2026. The museum relies solely on visitor donations for income, with no local grant support received.
Who funds CONINGSBY'S HOSPITAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CONINGSBY'S HOSPITAL as a grant recipient include THE MUMFORD MEMORIAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MUMFORD MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2022 | £10k |