GILSON'S HOSPITAL
To provide accommodation in the almshouses for persons qualifying according to the conditions as laid by the Trust Deed
Objects
(1) THE ALMSPEOPLE SHALL BE POOR PERSONS, WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN TO THOSE OF NO LESS THAN 60 YEARS OF AGE. IN RESPECT OF THREE OF THE ALMSHOUSES PREFERENCE SHALL ALSO BE GIVEN TO PERSONS SO QUALIFIED WHO ARE RESIDENT IN THE PARISH OF MORCOTT AT THE TIME OF THEIR APPOINTMENT.(2) UPON THE DEATH OR SETTING ASIDE OF THE APPOINTMENT AS AN ALMSPERSON OF ONE OF A MARRIED COUPLE OF ALMSPEOPLE THE TRUSTEES MAY PERMIT THE OTHER TO REMAIN AN ALMSPERSON AND TO CONTINUE IN THE OCCUPATION OF THE ALMSHOUSE THERETOFORE OCCUPIED BY THE COUPLE OR TO OCCUPY SUCH OTHER ROOM OR ROOMS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY ALLOT OR THE TRUSTEES MAY SET ASIDE HIS OR HER APPOINTMENT AS AN ALMSPERSON. FOR FURTHER DEATAILS SEE SCHEME DATED 15 MARCH 1978.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial position is considered satisfactory and more than adequate to meet its objectives. The charity reported a net receipt of £10,533 for the year, increasing its bank balances to £44,759. The trustees confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accorded with those records.
What the accounts disclose
“Rental income — Farm 19,100” — page 3
Trustees
- CHARLES TYLER
- HELEN SAUNDERS
- MICHAEL GEORGE WILLIS
- ROBERT EDMUND BOYLE
- Rev Stephen Gamble
- SALLY LEECH
- Sara Traylen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £41k | £41k |
| 11/10/2024 | £42k | £31k |
| 11/10/2023 | £43k | £87k |
| 11/10/2022 | £46k | £24k |
| 11/10/2021 | £40k | £43k |
Common questions
Is GILSON'S HOSPITAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial position is considered satisfactory and more than adequate to meet its objectives. The charity reported a net receipt of £10,533 for the year, increasing its bank balances to £44,759. The trustees confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accorded with those records. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.