NATHANIEL WATERHOUSE CHARITIES
The principal activity consists of the provision and management of 24 dwelling units for elderly persons of limited means resident in the ancient parish of Halifax
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished with a positive net income of £529 and total funds carried forward of £1,289,420, reflecting an overall surplus of £54,046. The trustees report a strong cash flow position with net current assets of £136,283, which has improved financial resilience for anticipated spending on premises maintenance. Reserves are described as reasonable, though not at a level to enable rebuilding, with the charity conforming to Almshouse Association standards.
What the accounts disclose
“The financial accounts have been drawn up in line with the Reserves policy document.” — page 9
“During the year £nil (2024 - £5,000) donation was made to John Mackintosh Memorial Homes a charity under the common control of the trustees.” — page 27
“During the year £15,806 was paid to Pickles Architecture, a company connected to George Pickles, the former Secretary.” — page 27
“During the year £nil (2024 - £5,000) donation was made to John Mackintosh Memorial Homes a charity under the common control of the trustees.” — page 27
“During the year £15,806 was paid to Pickles Architecture, a company connected to George Pickles, the former Secretary.” — page 27
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £172k | £178k |
| 29/02/2024 | £161k | £141k |
| 28/02/2023 | £147k | £127k |
| 28/02/2022 | £135k | £125k |
| 28/02/2021 | £135k | £108k |
Common questions
Is NATHANIEL WATERHOUSE CHARITIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity finished with a positive net income of £529 and total funds carried forward of £1,289,420, reflecting an overall surplus of £54,046. The trustees report a strong cash flow position with net current assets of £136,283, which has improved financial resilience for anticipated spending on premises maintenance. Reserves are described as reasonable, though not at a level to enable rebuilding, with the charity conforming to Almshouse Association standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NATHANIEL WATERHOUSE CHARITIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NATHANIEL WATERHOUSE CHARITIES as a grant recipient include COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR CALDERDALE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR CALDERDALE | FY2024 | £3k | General Flow Through Grants |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ESTATE CHARITY OF WILLIAM HATCLIFFE | 1 | £1.1m |
Charities like this
- SALISBURY CITY ALMSHOUSE AND WELFARE CHARITIES
- Beaconwild Ltd
- NAZARETH CARE CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE MINSTER CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST HALIFAX
- THOMAS PHILIPOT'S ALMSHOUSE CHARITY
- THE JAMES CHARITIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHANIEL WATERHOUSE CHARITIES | £172k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SALISBURY CITY ALMSHOUSE AND WELFARE CHARITIES | £2.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Beaconwild Ltd | £2.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NAZARETH CARE CHARITABLE TRUST | £43.3m | — | — | below | — | material uncertainty |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE MINSTER CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST HALIFAX | £499k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THOMAS PHILIPOT'S ALMSHOUSE CHARITY | £379k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |