Avocet Care & Support LTD

Also known as: The Abbeyfield (southend and District) Society Limited, The Abbeyfield Southend and South East Essex Society Limited, The Abbeyfield Southend Society Limited, The Abbeyfield Southend Society Li

The provision of Sheltered Housing and Registered Residential Care for the elderly

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Activities & Mission

The provision of Sheltered Housing and Registered Residential Care for the elderly

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.

Local Authority

Southend-on-sea

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,757,334

Latest Expenditure

£1,782,081

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 76% 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 2.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 53% 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 £706

Charitable Activities £1,745,171

Other Trading £0

Investments £11,457

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,782,081

Raising Funds £0

Governance £35,065

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,757,334	£1,782,081	£1,782,081	£3,947,529	£3,947,529	44 / 0
2024	£1,868,485	£2,006,788	£2,006,788	£3,972,276	£541,999	45 / 0
2023	£1,647,305	£1,740,175	£1,740,175	£2,669,682	£2,669,682	46 / 0
2022	£1,478,480	£1,530,151	£1,530,151	£2,762,552	£2,762,552	46 / 0
2021	£1,289,088	£1,555,060	£1,555,060	£2,814,223	£2,814,223	48 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Avocet Care & Support LTD

What does Avocet Care & Support LTD do?

The provision of Sheltered Housing and Registered Residential Care for the elderly

How much income did Avocet Care & Support LTD report in 2025?

Avocet Care & Support LTD reported total income of £1.76m and reported expenditure of £1.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Avocet Care & Support LTD?

Avocet Care & Support LTD has a program ratio of 101.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Avocet Care & Support LTD registered as a charity?

Avocet Care & Support LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 January 1970 as charity number 260015. It has been registered for 56 years.

Who runs Avocet Care & Support LTD?

Avocet Care & Support LTD is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian Phillip Carey JP. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Avocet Care & Support LTD operate?

Avocet Care & Support LTD operates in Southend-on-sea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Avocet Care & Support LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Avocet Care & Support LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 260015.