LONG MELFORD HOSPITAL
Provides Almshouse accommodation for poor aged persons of good character who were born or reside in the ancient parishes of Long Melford, Glemsford, Stanstead, Shimpling, Alpheton, Lavenham, Acton, Chilton or Sudbury.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £78,931.28 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a deficit against total funds brought forward. Total funds carried forward at the end of the period were £167,119.21, supported by significant investment assets totaling over £409,000. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Anne Elizabeth Hinds
- Anne Elizabeth Keatley-Clarke
- Deborah Cicelie Blake
- Dr Mark Edwin Wigfield Chambers
- Jennifer Anne Blackler
- Lady Amy Kirsty Hyde Parker
- Linda Ann Goodban
- Melonie Anne Clubb
- Rev Matthew Charles Outram LAWSON
- Stephen Dudden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £190k | £100k |
| 31/12/2024 | £86k | £165k |
| 31/12/2023 | £92k | £183k |
| 31/12/2022 | £58k | £87k |
| 31/12/2021 | £67k | £88k |
Common questions
Is LONG MELFORD HOSPITAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £78,931.28 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a deficit against total funds brought forward. Total funds carried forward at the end of the period were £167,119.21, supported by significant investment assets totaling over £409,000. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.