THE ABBEYFIELD CHALFONTS SOCIETY LIMITED
We provide accommodation in bed-sitting rooms or suites, all with en-suite toilet/shower for 11 elderly people, who provide their own breakfasts and evening snacks. We provide a midday dinner and a meal at 6.30. The house has a large garden, and a pleasant lounge and dining room. There are some social activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £46,482 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a deficit in the previous year. The trustees report that free reserves of £255,152 were maintained at a level equating to approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure, consistent with the charity's stated policy. The going concern basis was adopted as the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Income represents rental and service charge income receivable, donations and revenue grants.” — page 14
“It is the policy of the Society to maintain unrestricted funds not designated or invested in tangible fixed assets (“the free reserves”) at a level which equates to approximately three months unrestricted expenditure for management and administration costs.” — page 6
Trustees
- John Spoerrychair
- Annette Paget
- Jasvinder Singh Sahota
- Peter John Fountain
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £329k | £292k |
| 31/03/2024 | £275k | £301k |
| 31/03/2023 | £272k | £297k |
| 31/03/2022 | £226k | £240k |
| 31/03/2021 | £225k | £259k |
Common questions
Is THE ABBEYFIELD CHALFONTS SOCIETY LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £46,482 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a deficit in the previous year. The trustees report that free reserves of £255,152 were maintained at a level equating to approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure, consistent with the charity's stated policy. The going concern basis was adopted as the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by SCB (Accountants) Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOAN AINSLIE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- THE ABBEYFIELD UXBRIDGE SOCIETY LIMITED
- THE ABBEYFIELD (STREATHAM) SOCIETY LTD
- THE ABBEYFIELD GREAT MISSENDEN AND DISTRICT SOCIETY
- THE ABBEYFIELD CHICHESTER SOCIETY LIMITED
- ABBEYFIELD WESSEX SOCIETY LIMITED
- THE ABBEYFIELD BERKHAMSTED AND HEMEL HEMPSTEAD SOCIETY LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ABBEYFIELD CHALFONTS SOCIETY LIMITED | £329k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ABBEYFIELD UXBRIDGE SOCIETY LIMITED | £368k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ABBEYFIELD (STREATHAM) SOCIETY LTD | £147k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ABBEYFIELD GREAT MISSENDEN AND DISTRICT SOCIETY | £355k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ABBEYFIELD CHICHESTER SOCIETY LIMITED | £373k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ABBEYFIELD WESSEX SOCIETY LIMITED | £7.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |