ST JOHN'S ALMSHOUSE CHARITIES
To provide almshouse accommodation for single women who by force of circumstances and resources are in need. Priority is given to women who reside in Huntingdon
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £42,426 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total net assets increasing to £998,974. The trustees confirmed that the charity is a going concern, citing sufficient budgeted income and reserves to continue operations for the next 12 months. Free reserves were held in excess of £60,000, exceeding the stated minimum policy of £10,000.
What the accounts disclose
“As regards free reserves, the charity will maintain a minimum of £10,000 in free reserves” — page 6
Trustees
- MICHAEL BAKER MBEchair
- ALAN BUTLER
- CHARLES FREDERICK SAUNDERS
- CLLR ANN BLACKWELL
- DAPHNE PEACOCK
- Darren James Silk
- Elizabeth Irving
- Jennifer Louise Taylor
- LESLIE BUTTON
- Michael Peter Westcott-Rudd
- Robert Richard Dearman
- TIM JOHNSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £63k | £20k |
| 31/12/2024 | £64k | £57k |
| 31/12/2023 | £61k | £23k |
| 31/12/2022 | £53k | £47k |
| 31/12/2021 | £52k | £23k |
Common questions
Is ST JOHN'S ALMSHOUSE CHARITIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £42,426 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total net assets increasing to £998,974. The trustees confirmed that the charity is a going concern, citing sufficient budgeted income and reserves to continue operations for the next 12 months. Free reserves were held in excess of £60,000, exceeding the stated minimum policy of £10,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.