MUNICIPAL CHARITIES
Latest income
£133k
Latest spending
£303k
Registered
1967
Accounts read
FY2023
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves totalled £879,950, which the trustees aim to maintain for future repairs and working capital. The charity does not actively fundraise and relies on investment income and donations. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: such reserves as are necessary for the future repair, improvement and refurbishment of the Almshouses and to finance working capital requirements (held: £880k)
“The trustees aim to maintain such reserves as are necessary for the future repair, improvement and refurbishment of the Almshouses and to finance working capital requirements.” — page 5
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees are appointed by Lichfield City Council
“The three nominative trustees are appointed by Lichfield City Council.”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- Christopher Paul Earnshawchair
- CARL RICHARD STOKES
- Colin John Ball
- Deborah Jane Sullivan
- Emma Newbould
- HUGH THOMAS ASHTON
- JOHN RUSSELL
- Judith Helen Fox
- Kevan Richard Lomas
- NICHOLAS GEORGE SEDGWICK
- Rosie Harvey-Coggins
- Thomas Joseph ROACH
- WILLIAM MICHAEL HENWOOD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £133k | £303k |
| 31/12/2024 | £122k | £97k |
| 31/12/2023 | £196k | £81k |
| 31/12/2022 | £90k | £70k |
| 31/12/2021 | £91k | £75k |
Common questions
Is MUNICIPAL CHARITIES financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves totalled £879,950, which the trustees aim to maintain for future repairs and working capital. The charity does not actively fundraise and relies on investment income and donations. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION | 1 | £21k |
| COVENTRY CHURCH (MUNICIPAL) CHARITIES | 1 | £14k |
| THE WILLIAM DELAFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE LESLIE MARY CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | 1 | £1k |
| THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £1k |
| CORDWAINERS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £200 |