JANE CAMERON'S OLD PEOPLE'S CHARITY
The Charity is an Almshouse which provides 101 properties for occupation by older people in Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Durham and Jarrow.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £422,416 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by inflationary increases in rental income and lower operating costs. The charity holds unrestricted revenue reserves of £3,503,607 and has no outstanding borrowings, indicating strong liquidity and financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“Turnover represents rental income from licensees and service charges receivable and turnover is recognised when the Charity is entitled to it.” — page 14
“The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has during 2025 reviewed Anchor’s compliance with the Governance and Financial Viability Standard and concluded that Anchor did not meet the governance requirements and significant improvement is needed, specifically in relation to its risk and control framework.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Anchor Hanover Group
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £834k | £460k |
| 31/03/2024 | £769k | £529k |
| 31/03/2023 | £680k | £370k |
| 31/03/2022 | £633k | £249k |
| 31/03/2021 | £600k | £426k |
Common questions
Is JANE CAMERON'S OLD PEOPLE'S CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £422,416 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by inflationary increases in rental income and lower operating costs. The charity holds unrestricted revenue reserves of £3,503,607 and has no outstanding borrowings, indicating strong liquidity and financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BDO LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EVELYN TRUST | 1 | £174k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | 1 | £21k |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE TALISMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE STRANGWARD TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- ELIZABETH JANE JONES
- ST JOHN'S HOME
- CAMBRIDGE CYRENIANS LIMITED
- THE CHARITY OF JANE WRIGHT
- CORNWALL OLD PEOPLE'S HOUSING SOCIETY
- THE JAMES LLOYD ALMSHOUSES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JANE CAMERON'S OLD PEOPLE'S CHARITY | £834k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ELIZABETH JANE JONES | £738k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ST JOHN'S HOME | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAMBRIDGE CYRENIANS LIMITED | £1.7m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARITY OF JANE WRIGHT | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CORNWALL OLD PEOPLE'S HOUSING SOCIETY | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |