SKINNERGATE ALMSHOUSES
The charity's main objectives are to continue to maintain the provision of high standard almshouses for the needy people of Darlington
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £11,467 for the year ended 30 November 2025, resulting in an overall deficit for the financial year of £988. Despite this, the charity holds net assets of £793,229, with unrestricted reserves of £70,752, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover more than five years of operating expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“reserves are sufficient to cover more than five years operating expenditure.” — page 4
Trustees
- PHILIP ENOCH LAWchair
- ASTRID SAXBY
- DEREK MATHIESON
- GILLIAN SANDERSON
- MRS DEE MILBURN
- Margaret Patricia Gibson
- Susan Michelle Stubbs
- Thomas Peter Sanderson
- URSULA COLLIE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £26k | £28k |
| 30/11/2024 | £18k | £5k |
| 30/11/2023 | £13k | £4k |
| 30/11/2022 | £9k | £4k |
| 30/11/2021 | £9k | £3k |
Common questions
Is SKINNERGATE ALMSHOUSES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £11,467 for the year ended 30 November 2025, resulting in an overall deficit for the financial year of £988. Despite this, the charity holds net assets of £793,229, with unrestricted reserves of £70,752, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover more than five years of operating expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.