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Abbeyfield Wessex Society Limited

Also known as: Abbeyfield Bournemouth Society, Abbeyfield Lymington Society, Abbeyfield Poole Society, Abbeyfield Wimborne and District Society

The principal activity of the Charity is that of the provision of independent living accommodation for older people

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Activities & Mission

The principal activity of the Charity is that of the provision of independent living accommodation for older people

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£7,071,439
Latest Expenditure
£6,479,651

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 76% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,070,555
Charitable Activities £2,550,484
Other Trading £0
Investments £117,894
Other Income £332,506

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,479,651
Raising Funds £0
Governance £29,512
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2026 — The Abbeyfield Gloucestershire Society Limited (organisation 220611)
  • Asset transfer in in 2026 — The Abbeyfield Burnham and Highbridge Society Limited (organisation 268379)
  • Asset transfer in in 2020 — The Abbeyfield Warminster Society Limited (organisation 256860)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£7,071,439
£6,479,651£6,479,651£14,624,970£14,380,65967 / 2
2024
£6,313,091
£2,376,179£2,376,179£14,033,181£14,033,18141 / 2
2022
£1,706,880
£1,463,971£1,463,971£10,096,270£10,096,27035 / 2
2021
£1,404,096
£1,366,725£1,366,725£9,906,057£9,906,05737 / 7
2020
£1,798,716
£1,440,183£1,215,392£16,260,778£10,559,48136 / 11

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Abbeyfield Wessex Society Limited

What does Abbeyfield Wessex Society Limited do?

The principal activity of the Charity is that of the provision of independent living accommodation for older people

How much income did Abbeyfield Wessex Society Limited report in 2025?

Abbeyfield Wessex Society Limited reported total income of £7.07m and reported expenditure of £6.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Abbeyfield Wessex Society Limited?

Abbeyfield Wessex Society Limited has a program ratio of 91.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Abbeyfield Wessex Society Limited registered as a charity?

Abbeyfield Wessex Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 October 1963 as charity number 230902. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Abbeyfield Wessex Society Limited?

Abbeyfield Wessex Society Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Andrew Boult. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Abbeyfield Wessex Society Limited operate?

Abbeyfield Wessex Society Limited operates across 6 areas, including Bournemouth, Dorset, Hampshire and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Abbeyfield Wessex Society Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Abbeyfield Wessex Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 230902.

Details

Address
Office
Westbourne House
22 Poole Road
BOURNEMOUTH
BH49DS
Registration Date
29 October 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
230902
Charity Number
230902

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Trustees

Paul Andrew Boult Chair
Andrew Ross
David Mark Thomas
David Noel Lane
DR CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS
Nigel Holmes
Richard Steven Quarry
Susan Mary Perry

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Abbeyfield Bournemouth Society
  • Abbeyfield Lymington Society
  • Abbeyfield Poole Society
  • Abbeyfield Wessex Society Limited
  • Abbeyfield Wimborne and District Society

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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