HENLEY ON THAMES ALMSHOUSE CHARITY
housing for those in need in Henley on Thames/Bix and Rotherfield Greys
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds substantial unrestricted reserves of £7,651,153 within the Almshouse Charity, supported by significant investment properties and financial assets. The trustees consider the designated repair and maintenance funds, along with future monthly contributions, to be adequate for current objectives. The independent auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the charity made a payment of £30,000 (2024: £30,000) to The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St. Mary The Virgin, Henley on Thames, a Charity of which Reverend J Tayler is a Trustee.” — page 30
“During the year the charity made a payment of £525 (2024 : Nil) to Henley Choral Society, a Charity of which Dr P A Ashby's wife is a member of the committee.” — page 30
“During the year the charity made a payment of £30,000 (2024: £30,000) to The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St. Mary The Virgin, Henley on Thames, a Charity of which Reverend J Tayler is a Trustee.” — page 30
“During the year the charity made a payment of £525 (2024 : Nil) to Henley Choral Society, a Charity of which Dr P A Ashby's wife is a member of the committee.” — page 30
Trustees
- TRISTAN ANTONY STUBBSchair
- Alison Frances Collins
- CHARLOTTE MILES-KINGSTON
- DAVID ANTHONY TATE
- DR RICHARD TOMLINS
- Dr PETER ANTHONY ASHBY MB BS
- GILLIAN MARY OVEY
- Ian Reissmann
- Joanne Maree O'Connor
- Kellie Louise Hinton
- MICHAEL NEILL FORSDIKE
- Rev Jeremy Charles Tayler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £433k | £336k |
| 31/03/2024 | £398k | £185k |
| 31/03/2023 | £360k | £203k |
| 31/03/2022 | £345k | £124k |
| 31/03/2021 | £321k | £97k |
Common questions
Is HENLEY ON THAMES ALMSHOUSE CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds substantial unrestricted reserves of £7,651,153 within the Almshouse Charity, supported by significant investment properties and financial assets. The trustees consider the designated repair and maintenance funds, along with future monthly contributions, to be adequate for current objectives. The independent auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kreston Reeves LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ESTATE CHARITY OF WILLIAM HATCLIFFE | 1 | £1.1m |
Charities like this
- HENLEY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Henley on Thames Parochial Church Council
- THE HARTLEY TRUST
- THRALE ALMSHOUSE AND RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
- CHELTENHAM ALMSHOUSES & AID CIO
- GREENWICH CHARITY OF WILLIAM HATCLIFFE AND THE MISSES SMITH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HENLEY ON THAMES ALMSHOUSE CHARITY | £433k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HENLEY EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £184k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Henley on Thames Parochial Church Council | £277k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HARTLEY TRUST | £2.7m | £180,001 - £190,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THRALE ALMSHOUSE AND RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY | £274k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHELTENHAM ALMSHOUSES & AID CIO | £312k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |