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Pontefract And Ackworth Almshouse Charity

Provision and maintenance of almshouse accommodation for needy local people of pensionable age.

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Activities & Mission

Provision and maintenance of almshouse accommodation for needy local people of pensionable age.

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
£90,268
Latest Expenditure
£83,652

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 92.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 92.7%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£90,268
£83,6520 / 2
2023
£86,742
£89,7130 / 0
2022
£83,710
£260,6400 / 0
2021
£119,276
£65,3020 / 0
2020
£133,128
£123,9690 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Pontefract And Ackworth Almshouse Charity

What does Pontefract And Ackworth Almshouse Charity do?

Provision and maintenance of almshouse accommodation for needy local people of pensionable age.

How much income did Pontefract And Ackworth Almshouse Charity report in 2024?

Pontefract And Ackworth Almshouse Charity reported total income of £90k and reported expenditure of £84k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Pontefract And Ackworth Almshouse Charity registered as a charity?

Pontefract And Ackworth Almshouse Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 August 1965 as charity number 223334. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs Pontefract And Ackworth Almshouse Charity?

Pontefract And Ackworth Almshouse Charity is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN ROCKETT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pontefract And Ackworth Almshouse Charity operate?

Pontefract And Ackworth Almshouse Charity operates in City Of Wakefield, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Pontefract And Ackworth Almshouse Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Pontefract And Ackworth Almshouse Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 223334.

Details

Address
The Meeting Room
2a Ryder Close
Halfpenny Lane
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4BS
Registration Date
2 August 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
223334
Charity Number
223334

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Trustees

JOHN ROCKETT Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
DAVID DOUGLAS HENSHAW JONES
Also governs 1 other charity
Eric Alexander Jackson JP
JEREMY COOK
JOHN RICHARD RAMSKILL
MR DEREK VAUX
PAT WARING
Ron Firth

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