THE CARNIVAL ESTATES FUND
The Carnival Estate Fund, in Leigh-on-Sea provides housing for people in need over 60 years of age who have lived in the Boroughs of Southend, Rochford or Castlepoint or for people who live outside these areas, that have relatives living within 3 miles of the Carnival Estate, also for people who do not have in excess of --£6k in their savings.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased from £469,013 to £485,526, resulting in a net incoming resource of £16,513 for the year. The charity holds £414,339 in cash at bank and in hand against minimal current creditors of £732, indicating strong liquidity. The trustees have approved the accounts, which were examined by an independent examiner who found no matters requiring attention.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- DAVID SEAGO
- Malachy John O'Sullivan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £109k | £94k |
| 31/03/2024 | £113k | £235k |
| 31/03/2023 | £97k | £82k |
| 31/03/2022 | £88k | £61k |
| 31/03/2021 | £95k | £109k |
Common questions
Is THE CARNIVAL ESTATES FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased from £469,013 to £485,526, resulting in a net incoming resource of £16,513 for the year. The charity holds £414,339 in cash at bank and in hand against minimal current creditors of £732, indicating strong liquidity. The trustees have approved the accounts, which were examined by an independent examiner who found no matters requiring attention. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ESTATE CHARITY OF WILLIAM HATCLIFFE | 1 | £1.1m |
Charities like this
- THE ALEXANDRA HOMES
- LANGLEY MARISH UNITED CHARITIES
- THE HARBORNE PARISH LANDS CHARITY
- GREENWICH CHARITY OF WILLIAM HATCLIFFE AND THE MISSES SMITH
- PEACEHAVEN HOUSE
- CARNIVAL VILLAGE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CARNIVAL ESTATES FUND | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ALEXANDRA HOMES | £220k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LANGLEY MARISH UNITED CHARITIES | £179k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HARBORNE PARISH LANDS CHARITY | £2.0m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| GREENWICH CHARITY OF WILLIAM HATCLIFFE AND THE MISSES SMITH | £460k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PEACEHAVEN HOUSE | £2.4m | — | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |