Anchor Trust
Notable UK charityAnchor Trust is England's largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people. Our vision is to give older people a choice of great places and ways to live. We do this by treating our colleagues and customers as individuals and by building meaningful long-term relationships based on happiness, openness and respect.
Activities & Mission
Anchor Trust is England's largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people. Our vision is to give older people a choice of great places and ways to live. We do this by treating our colleagues and customers as individuals and by building meaningful long-term relationships based on happiness, openness and respect.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 37% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2018.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | £331,837,000 | £317,751,000 | £299,168,257 | £364,613,000 | £335,244,000 | 7160 / 67 |
| 2017 | £329,387,000 | £305,651,000 | £290,044,000 | £334,195,000 | £334,195,000 | 7169 / 150 |
| 2016 | £367,327,000 | £341,106,000 | £341,106,000 | £303,580,000 | £778,427,000 | 6626 / 150 |
| 2015 | £269,817,000 | £258,108,000 | £258,108,000 | £250,514,000 | £448,489,000 | 5602 / 150 |
| 2014 | £268,310,000 | £256,256,000 | £254,646,000 | £249,350,000 | £248,996,000 | 6329 / 500 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Anchor Trust
What does Anchor Trust do?
Anchor Trust is England's largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people. Our vision is to give older people a choice of great places and ways to live. We do this by treating our colleagues and customers as individuals and by building meaningful long-term relationships based on happiness, openness and respect.
How much income did Anchor Trust report in 2018?
Anchor Trust reported total income of £331.84m and reported expenditure of £317.75m for the financial year ending 2018, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Anchor Trust?
Anchor Trust has a program ratio of 90.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Anchor Trust registered as a charity?
Anchor Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 January 1996 as charity number 1052183. It has been registered for 30 years.
Where does Anchor Trust operate?
Anchor Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Anchor Trust a registered charity?
Anchor Trust (charity number 1052183) has the registration status "Removed" with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
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