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Pilgrim Homes Trust

Also known as: 1807 Fresh Start

The charity's object is to advance the Christian Faith as set out in the Doctrinal Basis and to relieve elderly, poor, sick, disabled, or infirm persons, and for those purposes, among other activities, to provide residential accommodation for such persons administered to the glory of God. Across our group of charities, we operate 12 residential care homes and 9 housing schemes for older people.

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Activities & Mission

The charity's object is to advance the Christian Faith as set out in the Doctrinal Basis and to relieve elderly, poor, sick, disabled, or infirm persons, and for those purposes, among other activities, to provide residential accommodation for such persons administered to the glory of God. Across our group of charities, we operate 12 residential care homes and 9 housing schemes 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£371,000
Latest Expenditure
£850,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 116.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £217,000
Charitable Activities £373,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £40,000
Other Income £125,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £877,000
Raising Funds £7,000
Governance £10,000
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.

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
£371,000
£850,0000 / 0
2024
£755,000
£884,000£877,000£30,248,000£3,432,0000 / 0
2023
£797,000
£1,149,000£1,142,000£30,377,000£4,813,0000 / 0
2022
£2,112,000
£1,224,000£1,222,000£30,743,000£3,428,0000 / 0
2021
£880,000
£797,000£768,000£30,127,000£2,373,0000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Pilgrim Homes Trust

What does Pilgrim Homes Trust do?

The charity's object is to advance the Christian Faith as set out in the Doctrinal Basis and to relieve elderly, poor, sick, disabled, or infirm persons, and for those purposes, among other activities, to provide residential accommodation for such persons administered to the glory of God. Across our group of charities, we operate 12 residential care homes and 9 housing schemes for older people.

How much income did Pilgrim Homes Trust report in 2025?

Pilgrim Homes Trust reported total income of £371k and reported expenditure of £850k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Pilgrim Homes Trust?

Pilgrim Homes Trust has a program ratio of 116.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Pilgrim Homes Trust registered as a charity?

Pilgrim Homes Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 May 2019 as charity number 1183226. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Pilgrim Homes Trust?

Pilgrim Homes Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew John Symonds. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pilgrim Homes Trust operate?

Pilgrim Homes Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Pilgrim Homes Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Pilgrim Homes Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183226.

Details

Address
Pilgrims Friend Society
175 Tower Bridge Road
LONDON
SE1 2AJ
Registration Date
2 May 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5132723
Charity Number
1183226

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Trustees

Andrew John Symonds Chair
DR JUDITH ANN MCLAREN
Also governs 1 other charity
HERBERT MARK CURRAN
Also governs 3 other charities
JOHN EDWARDS
Also governs 2 other charities
MICHAEL RAYMOND ABBOTT

Also Known As

  • 1807 Fresh Start
  • Pilgrim Homes Trust

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