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
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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?
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,071,439 | £6,479,651 | £6,479,651 | £14,624,970 | £14,380,659 | 67 / 2 |
| 2024 | £6,313,091 | £2,376,179 | £2,376,179 | £14,033,181 | £14,033,181 | 41 / 2 |
| 2022 | £1,706,880 | £1,463,971 | £1,463,971 | £10,096,270 | £10,096,270 | 35 / 2 |
| 2021 | £1,404,096 | £1,366,725 | £1,366,725 | £9,906,057 | £9,906,057 | 37 / 7 |
| 2020 | £1,798,716 | £1,440,183 | £1,215,392 | £16,260,778 | £10,559,481 | 36 / 11 |
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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
Westbourne House
22 Poole Road
BOURNEMOUTH
BH49DS
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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
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated