Southern Oaks Retirement Living
Also known as: Abbeyfield Southern Oaks, The Abbeyfield Purley Society Limited, The Abbeyfield Southern Oaks
To provide accommodation, care and companionship for lonely or frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and principles of the Abbeyfield Society.
Activities & Mission
To provide accommodation, care and companionship for lonely or frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and principles of the Abbeyfield Society.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 40% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 59% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2026 — Abbeyfield (chelsea and Fulham) Society Limited (organisation 246993)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,415,206 | £2,187,737 | £2,142,360 | £14,578,979 | £14,578,979 | 25 / 54 |
| 2024 | £7,536,448 | £2,051,986 | £2,031,227 | £12,590,666 | £12,590,666 | 21 / 38 |
| 2023 | £1,836,779 | £1,891,659 | £1,891,659 | £7,031,221 | £7,025,079 | 20 / 22 |
| 2022 | £5,574,361 | £5,468,446 | £1,748,814 | £7,086,101 | £348,387 | 19 / 68 |
| 2021 | £6,960,569 | £6,910,020 | £6,910,020 | £6,749,496 | £6,743,354 | 18 / 87 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Southern Oaks Retirement Living
What does Southern Oaks Retirement Living do?
To provide accommodation, care and companionship for lonely or frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and principles of the Abbeyfield Society.
How much income did Southern Oaks Retirement Living report in 2025?
Southern Oaks Retirement Living reported total income of £2.42m and reported expenditure of £2.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Southern Oaks Retirement Living?
Southern Oaks Retirement Living has a program ratio of 88.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Southern Oaks Retirement Living registered as a charity?
Southern Oaks Retirement Living was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 April 1966 as charity number 247308. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Southern Oaks Retirement Living?
Southern Oaks Retirement Living is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Southern Oaks Retirement Living operate?
Southern Oaks Retirement Living operates across 3 areas: Croydon, Surrey and Sutton.
Is Southern Oaks Retirement Living a registered charity?
Yes — Southern Oaks Retirement Living is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 247308.
Details
Old Schools Lane
Ewell
EPSOM
Surrey
KT17 1FL
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Also Known As
- Abbeyfield Southern Oaks
- The Abbeyfield Purley Society Limited
- The Abbeyfield Southern Oaks
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated