POOR'S ALLOTMENT
The relief of persons resident in the parish of Watlington who arein need, hardship or distress or sick, convalescent, disabled or infirmby relieving their suffering or assisting their recovery.In exceptional cases the Trustees may decide to assist someone (who must otherwise be qualified) who is resident immediately outside the area of benefit or only temporarily resident in the area.
Objects
THE OBJECT AS ALTERED UNDER SECTION 2 ARE TO BE TO RELIEVE GENERALLY OR INDIVIDUALLY THE PERSONS IN NEED IN THE PARISH OF WATLING (SEE NOTICE FOR FULL DETAILS)
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £972,339, which the trustees confirm is sufficient to meet objectives. The charity reported a net incoming resource surplus of £36,281 for the year, increasing its net assets from £936,058 to £972,339. No material uncertainties or risks to continuing operations were disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity aims to maintain sufficient reserves to ensure that it can continue to meet its objectives within the local community. This policy has been achieved again this year.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- NICHOLA ANN STAFFORDchair
- Andrew Peter David Aherne
- DOREEN MARY HOBBS
- David John Tindale
- Jacqueline Hocking
- Margaret Elizabeth Barton
- Rev Valerie Kearney
- Trevor John Didcock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £42k | £27k |
| 31/12/2023 | £41k | £35k |
| 31/12/2022 | £37k | £15k |
| 31/12/2021 | £34k | £25k |
| 31/12/2020 | £33k | £15k |
Common questions
Is POOR'S ALLOTMENT financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £972,339, which the trustees confirm is sufficient to meet objectives. The charity reported a net incoming resource surplus of £36,281 for the year, increasing its net assets from £936,058 to £972,339. No material uncertainties or risks to continuing operations were disclosed. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.