THE ABBEYFIELD BUCKLAND MONACHORUM SOCIETY LIMITED
To provide sheltered housing for the elderly
Objects
1. THE RELIEF AND CARE OF ELDERLY PERSONS OF ALL CLASSES SUFFERING FROM THE DISABILITIES OF OLD AGE OR OTHERWISE IN NEED. 2. THE SPREADING OF CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES TO ALL HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS AND THE APPLICATION OF HUMANITARIAN AIMS TO PROMOTE THE RELIEF OF THE ELDERLY. 3. TO PROVIDE FURTHER EDUCATION IN THE SPHERE OF VOLUNTARY WORK, SOCIAL WORK AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES SO AS TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP. 4. SUC OTHER PURPOSES RECOGNISED BY ENGLISH LAW AS CHARITABLE AS THE SOCIETY SHALL DETERMINE FROM TIME TO TIME.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an operating surplus of £22,600 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total net assets increasing to £657,982. Although the charity reported net current liabilities of £17,729, the directors confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future following the receipt of final grant funding and bank support. The charity operates on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified regarding its financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“The Society's turnover principally comprises residents’ charges receivable from the home.” — page 9
“One director charged for using his home as an office and related expenses. The amount expended was £1,460 (2024 £1,459). Another director's husband was paid £1,590 (2024 £2,169) for kitchen support services All these payments were approved by independent directors” — page 13
“One director charged for using his home as an office and related expenses. The amount expended was £1,460 (2024 £1,459). Another director's husband was paid £1,590 (2024 £2,169) for kitchen support services All these payments were approved by independent directors” — page 13
“The Directors of the company benefit from indemnity insurance to cover any liability resulting from any negligence, default or breach in their duty.” — page 13
“One director charged for using his home as an office and related expenses. The amount expended was £1,460 (2024 £1,459). Another director's husband was paid £1,590 (2024 £2,169) for kitchen support services All these payments were approved by independent directors” — page 13
“The Directors of the company benefit from indemnity insurance to cover any liability resulting from any negligence, default or breach in their duty.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- 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
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- KEN FARNHAMchair
- Anthony James Tucker
- Keith Topham
- NICHOLAS MAXWELL
- Nakul Puri
- Wendy Carloine Burnman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £219k | £197k |
| 30/09/2024 | £194k | £174k |
| 30/09/2023 | £174k | £156k |
| 30/09/2022 | £163k | £136k |
| 30/09/2021 | £157k | £136k |
Common questions
Is THE ABBEYFIELD BUCKLAND MONACHORUM SOCIETY LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an operating surplus of £22,600 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total net assets increasing to £657,982. Although the charity reported net current liabilities of £17,729, the directors confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future following the receipt of final grant funding and bank support. The charity operates on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified regarding its financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.