Activities & Mission
Care of 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 £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 59% of UK Beneficiary group 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,446,611 | £1,364,908 | £1,361,340 | £1,724,776 | £452,285 | 38 / 2 |
| 2024 | £1,244,417 | £1,218,349 | £1,214,997 | £1,642,913 | £360,626 | 35 / 2 |
| 2023 | £999,874 | £1,114,051 | £1,110,836 | £1,600,499 | £272,927 | 39 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,023,029 | £1,080,353 | £1,076,897 | £1,740,239 | £378,558 | 38 / 2 |
| 2021 | £1,038,368 | £1,071,641 | £1,068,708 | £1,792,508 | £385,845 | 36 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited
What does The Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited do?
Care of the elderly
How much income did The Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited report in 2025?
The Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited reported total income of £1.45m and reported expenditure of £1.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited?
The Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited has a program ratio of 94.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited registered as a charity?
The Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 December 1963 as charity number 230899. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited?
The Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is BRIAN PETER THRELFALL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited operate?
The Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 230899.
Details
Chirnside House
Abbeyfield Close
LANCASTER
LA1 4NL
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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