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Sir Edward Hext's Almshouses

Accommodation for elderly people on a limited income with a housing need who live within, or have a connection with, the local parish.

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Activities & Mission

Accommodation for elderly people on a limited income with a housing need who live within, or have a connection with, the local parish.

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
£23,677
Latest Expenditure
£25,080

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 105.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 105.9%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£23,677
£25,0800 / 0
2024
£22,667
£22,6470 / 0
2023
£22,667
£22,6470 / 0
2022
£21,635
£23,5670 / 0
2021
£19,814
£26,3330 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Sir Edward Hext's Almshouses

What does Sir Edward Hext's Almshouses do?

Accommodation for elderly people on a limited income with a housing need who live within, or have a connection with, the local parish.

How much income did Sir Edward Hext's Almshouses report in 2025?

Sir Edward Hext's Almshouses reported total income of £24k and reported expenditure of £25k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sir Edward Hext's Almshouses registered as a charity?

Sir Edward Hext's Almshouses was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 March 1962 as charity number 204363. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Sir Edward Hext's Almshouses?

Sir Edward Hext's Almshouses is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARTYN GEOFFREY SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sir Edward Hext's Almshouses operate?

Sir Edward Hext's Almshouses operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sir Edward Hext's Almshouses a registered charity?

Yes — Sir Edward Hext's Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 204363.

Details

Address
The Old Shoemakers
Sutton Road
SOMERTON
Somerset
TA11 6QL
Registration Date
4 March 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
204363
Charity Number
204363

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Trustees

MARTYN GEOFFREY SMITH Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
BRIAN RAYBOULD
Also governs 1 other charity
Edwina Joy Benning
Ian Robert Macnab
Jane Vigar
Timothy Joss Kerley
Wilson Bernard James Ridewood

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