The Abbeyfield (darlington) Society Limited
PROVISION OF SHELTERED ACCOMMODATION FOR THE ELDERLY
Activities & Mission
PROVISION OF SHELTERED ACCOMMODATION FOR THE ELDERLY
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% 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
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £501,361 | £462,042 | £455,930 | £2,256,160 | £2,156,811 | 11 / 0 |
| 2024 | £481,357 | £423,450 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £339,098 | £383,033 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £272,147 | £380,543 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £289,668 | £345,175 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Abbeyfield (darlington) Society Limited
What does The Abbeyfield (darlington) Society Limited do?
PROVISION OF SHELTERED ACCOMMODATION FOR THE ELDERLY
How much income did The Abbeyfield (darlington) Society Limited report in 2025?
The Abbeyfield (darlington) Society Limited reported total income of £501k and reported expenditure of £462k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Abbeyfield (darlington) Society Limited?
The Abbeyfield (darlington) Society Limited has a program ratio of 90.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Abbeyfield (darlington) Society Limited registered as a charity?
The Abbeyfield (darlington) Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 January 1971 as charity number 500644. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs The Abbeyfield (darlington) Society Limited?
The Abbeyfield (darlington) Society Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gail Marie Wiper. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Abbeyfield (darlington) Society Limited operate?
The Abbeyfield (darlington) Society Limited operates in Darlington, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Abbeyfield (darlington) Society Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Abbeyfield (darlington) Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 500644.
Details
Danby Lodge
Ashcroft Road
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL3 8PD
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