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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.

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
£86,000
Latest Expenditure
£165,000

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 191.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 191.9%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£86,000
£165,0000 / 0
2023
£92,431
£183,1760 / 0
2022
£57,960
£87,0210 / 0
2021
£67,215
£88,3920 / 0
2020
£57,304
£78,5270 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2024?

Long Melford Hospital reported total income of £86k and reported expenditure of £165k for the financial year ending 2024, 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. 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

Address
BROOK HOUSE
HALL STREET
LONG MELFORD
SUDBURY
CO10 9JQ
Registration Date
3 September 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
242946
Charity Number
242946

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Trustees

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

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