AGE CONCERN BISHOP'S STORTFORD
Registered charity 268579 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as AGE CONCERN - BISHOPS STORTFORD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD OLD PEOPLES' WELFARE COMMITTEE
The provision of day centre facilities for older people on 4 - 5 days each week.
Causes: The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · Amateur Sport · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves total £189,185, which the trustees consider to equate to 12 months of running costs. The charity notes that its operating costs rely on unpredictable donations and grants, having previously faced a funding shortage that nearly led to closure in September 2022. Net current assets are reported at £184,953 with cash balances of £187,356.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: 12 months reserves (held: £189k)
“the trustees have specified a minimum of 12 months reserves are desirable to ensure the continuity of the Centre”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The Centre nearly shut in September 2422 due to a shortage of funding, but was saved by generous donations from local people and two institutions. To cover its operating costs, the charity relies on donations and grants, which can be unpredictable” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Essex · Hertfordshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is AGE CONCERN BISHOP'S STORTFORD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves total £189,185, which the trustees consider to equate to 12 months of running costs. The charity notes that its operating costs rely on unpredictable donations and grants, having previously faced a funding shortage that nearly led to closure in September 2022. Net current assets are reported at £184,953 with cash balances of £187,356. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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