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Long Melford Hospital

Provides Almshouse accommodation for poor aged persons of good character who were born or reside in the ancient parishes of Long Melford, Glemsford, Stanstead, Shimpling, Alpheton, Lavenham, Acton, Chilton or Sudbury.

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Activities & Mission

Provides Almshouse accommodation for poor aged persons of good character who were born or reside in the ancient parishes of Long Melford, Glemsford, Stanstead, Shimpling, Alpheton, Lavenham, Acton, Chilton or Sudbury.

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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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£189,624
Latest Expenditure
£100,010

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 52.7%
Expenditure as % of income

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£189,624
£100,0100 / 0
2024
£86,000
£165,0000 / 0
2023
£92,431
£183,1760 / 0
2022
£57,960
£87,0210 / 0
2021
£67,215
£88,3920 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Long Melford Hospital

What does Long Melford Hospital do?

Provides Almshouse accommodation for poor aged persons of good character who were born or reside in the ancient parishes of Long Melford, Glemsford, Stanstead, Shimpling, Alpheton, Lavenham, Acton, Chilton or Sudbury.

How much income did Long Melford Hospital report in 2025?

Long Melford Hospital reported total income of £190k and reported expenditure of £100k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Long Melford Hospital registered as a charity?

Long Melford Hospital was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 September 1965 as charity number 242946. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs Long Melford Hospital?

Long Melford Hospital is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lady Amy Kirsty Hyde Parker. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Long Melford Hospital operate?

Long Melford Hospital operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Long Melford Hospital a registered charity?

Yes — Long Melford Hospital is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 242946.

Details

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Registration Date
3 September 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
242946
Charity Number
242946

Trustees

Lady Amy Kirsty Hyde Parker Chair
Anne Elizabeth Hinds
Anne Elizabeth Keatley-Clarke
Deborah Cicelie Blake
Dr Mark Edwin Wigfield Chambers
Jennifer Anne Blackler
Linda Ann Goodban
Melonie Anne Clubb
Rev Matthew Charles Outram LAWSON
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen Dudden

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