BRIDGE ALMSHOUSES
The Charity oversees five almshouses, collects weekly maintenance contributions from the five occupiers, and maintains the properties in a good state of repair, and looks after the welfare of the five lady occupants. The five houses are 139-147, Church Lane, Marple, Stockport SK6 7LD.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state a surplus for the year of £12,691.04, with total income of £25,347.09 and total expenditure of £12,656.05. The charity holds total net assets of £176,957.46, comprising fixed assets of £124,371.04 and net current assets of £52,586.42. The trustees report that the charity is operating within its designated repair reserves, which hold a combined balance of £14,053.67 after transfers for major renovation work.
What the accounts disclose
“This leaves £14053.67 in total in Repair Reserves.” — page 3
Trustees
- REV DANIEL ROBERT CURRIEchair
- Christopher John Buckley
- Cllr Colin MacAlister
- Deacon Jude Laycock
- MR BILL RILEY
- PAULINE HARRISON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £27k | £75k |
| 31/12/2024 | £25k | £13k |
| 31/12/2023 | £24k | £6k |
| 31/12/2022 | £21k | £6k |
| 31/12/2021 | £20k | £4k |
Common questions
Is BRIDGE ALMSHOUSES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state a surplus for the year of £12,691.04, with total income of £25,347.09 and total expenditure of £12,656.05. The charity holds total net assets of £176,957.46, comprising fixed assets of £124,371.04 and net current assets of £52,586.42. The trustees report that the charity is operating within its designated repair reserves, which hold a combined balance of £14,053.67 after transfers for major renovation work. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.