Boulton Cottage Homes Trust
To provide low cost accomodation to pensioners or members of the congregation of Bethesda Church, Bebington, Wirral
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,677,927, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain the stated policy target of twelve months' expenditure. Although the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £67,781 due to investment revaluations, the trustees confirmed adequate resources for continuing operations.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Boulton's Cottage Homes Trust that unrestricted funds should be maintained at a level equivalent to approximately twelve months' expenditure.” — page 5
“One of the pensioners' bungalows was occupied by two of the trustees, Mr F P Gopsill and Mrs J R Gopsill, during the year. Rent was payable at the rate of £350 per month for twelve months, a total of £4,200 (2024 4,372)” — page 18
“During the year, the Trust effected an indemnity insurance policy for the trustees, at a cost of £2,331.” — page 6
“One of the pensioners' bungalows was occupied by two of the trustees, Mr F P Gopsill and Mrs J R Gopsill, during the year. Rent was payable at the rate of £350 per month for twelve months, a total of £4,200 (2024 4,372)” — page 18
“During the year, the Trust effected an indemnity insurance policy for the trustees, at a cost of £2,331.” — page 6
“One of the pensioners' bungalows was occupied by two of the trustees, Mr F P Gopsill and Mrs J R Gopsill, during the year. Rent was payable at the rate of £350 per month for twelve months, a total of £4,200 (2024 4,372)” — page 18
“During the year, the Trust effected an indemnity insurance policy for the trustees, at a cost of £2,331.” — page 6
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2022)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (28/11/2022)
Trustees
- Dr FRANK PETER GOPSILL
- JENNIFER RUTH GOPSILL
- John Declan Gately
- MICHAEL IAIN FRASER GOPSILL
- Steven William Greenall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £158k | £136k |
| 31/03/2024 | £164k | £128k |
| 31/03/2023 | £137k | £76k |
| 31/03/2022 | £4.5m | £52k |
| 31/03/2021 | £43k | £58k |
Common questions
Is Boulton Cottage Homes Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,677,927, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain the stated policy target of twelve months' expenditure. Although the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £67,781 due to investment revaluations, the trustees confirmed adequate resources for continuing operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulton Cottage Homes Trust | £158k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| A H BOULTON TRUST | £125k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PG & NJ BOULTON TRUST LIMITED | £202k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PARKVIEW CHAPEL, BOTESDALE | £274k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AL-JAMIA DARUL QURAN BOLTON UK | £240k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CLAREMONT CHURCH BOLTON | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |