WIRRELDERLY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £440,990 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income rising to £5,653,123. However, the trustees report that undesignated general reserves of £1,139,330 were below the stated policy target of £1.3m - £2.6m, although they do not view this as a significant concern given future plans. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“On 31 March 2025 undesignated general reserves were £1,139,330 (2024: £853,078) which is below target level.”
“As permitted by the charity's Articles of Association, one of the trustees, Mr Lawson Stebbings, received remuneration of £16,536 (2024: £15,756) during the year for his role as Chair in recognition of his high level of knowledge, skills and experience to lead the Board.” — page 22
“As permitted by the charity's Articles of Association, one of the trustees, Mr Lawson Stebbings, received remuneration of £16,536 (2024: £15,756) during the year for his role as Chair in recognition of his high level of knowledge, skills and experience to lead the Board.” — page 22
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Elderholme Nursing Home: Good
Trustees
- Lawson Stebbingschair
- Aled Butterfield Cadwallader
- Barbara Patricia Robinson
- Dr Olusola Faluyi
- Graham Rourke
- Mark John Duckworth
- Michael Arthur Paddock
- Suzanne Jenkin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £5.7m | £5.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £4.7m | £4.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £4.0m | £3.9m |
| 31/03/2022 | £4.1m | £4.0m |
| 31/03/2021 | £4.2m | £4.1m |
Common questions
Is WIRRELDERLY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £440,990 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income rising to £5,653,123. However, the trustees report that undesignated general reserves of £1,139,330 were below the stated policy target of £1.3m - £2.6m, although they do not view this as a significant concern given future plans. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by DSG Audit.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DORFMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £250k |
| THE CAROLE AND GEOFFREY LAWSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation | 1 | £115k |
| THE MAURICE HATTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE CHARLES WOLFSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE LYNNE AND NIGEL ROSS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £56k |
| THE GOLDHILL FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| CRAPS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £32k |