ST ALBANS OLD PEOPLE'S TRUST

Registered charity 222522 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE ST ALBANS OLD PEOPLE'S VOLUNTARY HOME, THE ST ALBANS OLD PEOPLE'S VOLUNTARY HOMES TRUST

Latest income
£195k
Latest spending
£273k
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total funds decreased by £231,571 to £5,953,586 due to investment losses, though unrestricted reserves remain substantial at £3,482,012. The Trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Per the trustees' report, the charity does not fundraise and relies on the stewardship of its investments to meet its charitable objectives.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: twelve months running costs (held: £3.5m)
The Trust reviews its level of unrestricted reserves annually and retains sufficient reserves to fund its charitable activities over the long term and at a minimum level equivalent to twelve months running costs. — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees reimbursed for expenses
Three Trustees were reimbursed a total of £708 in the year, for expenditure incurred on behalf of the charity (2024: £18). There were no other related party transactions in the year (2024: £434). Prior year transactions related to expenses incurred by Mike Gray (husband of Sudabe Gray: Trustee) incurred on behalf of the trust. — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Register events

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Hertfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£195k£273k
31/03/2024£196k£287k
31/03/2023£203k£332k
31/03/2022£151k£335k
31/03/2021£182k£255k

Common questions

Is ST ALBANS OLD PEOPLE'S TRUST financially healthy?

The accounts state that total funds decreased by £231,571 to £5,953,586 due to investment losses, though unrestricted reserves remain substantial at £3,482,012. The Trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Per the trustees' report, the charity does not fundraise and relies on the stewardship of its investments to meet its charitable objectives. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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