HOLT AREA CARING SOCIETY
Our charity exists to ferry patients to and from medical appointments. All our drivers are volunteers who receive petrol expenses in return.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE ELDERLY, HANDICAPPED AND OTHER PERSONS IN NEED WHOSE PLACE OF RESIDENCE IS WITHIN THE AREA COVERED BY THE HOLT GROUP SURGERY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating deficit of £15,446.00 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a net deficit on ordinary activities of £10,037.82. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves (cash) decreased from £48,830.52 to £38,792.70, with the charity relying on existing cash balances and legacies to cover costs. The filing notes that the accounts were prepared on a receipts and payments basis with no extraordinary liabilities or commitments at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“Client Income - without Gift Aid 20,406.60” — page 4
“Duncan has remained as a driver for the Charity along with his wife, Lynne. | am also delighted that he has offered to continue with the DBS scrutiny checks which have been eagerly accepted.” — page 1
“However, Pete has offered to step into the breach to lighten the load which covers us for the immediate few weeks.”
“Duncan has remained as a driver for the Charity along with his wife, Lynne. | am also delighted that he has offered to continue with the DBS scrutiny checks which have been eagerly accepted.” — page 1
“However, Pete has offered to step into the breach to lighten the load which covers us for the immediate few weeks.”
“Duncan has remained as a driver for the Charity along with his wife, Lynne. | am also delighted that he has offered to continue with the DBS scrutiny checks which have been eagerly accepted.” — page 1
“However, Pete has offered to step into the breach to lighten the load which covers us for the immediate few weeks.”
Policies the charity declares
- Risk management
Trustees
- Dr Henry Crawley
- Elizabeth Christie Brett
- Michael Cartwright
- PETA BENSON MA SRN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £29k | £39k |
| 31/12/2024 | £28k | £36k |
| 31/12/2023 | £30k | £33k |
| 31/12/2022 | £54k | £32k |
| 31/12/2021 | £32k | £30k |
Common questions
Is HOLT AREA CARING SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating deficit of £15,446.00 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a net deficit on ordinary activities of £10,037.82. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves (cash) decreased from £48,830.52 to £38,792.70, with the charity relying on existing cash balances and legacies to cover costs. The filing notes that the accounts were prepared on a receipts and payments basis with no extraordinary liabilities or commitments at year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.