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The Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Limited

Care of the elderly

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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

Latest Income
£1,446,611
Latest Expenditure
£1,364,908

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £2,673
Charitable Activities £1,405,639
Other Trading £615
Investments £19,091
Other Income £18,593

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,361,340
Raising Funds £3,568
Governance £16,013
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£1,446,611
£1,364,908£1,361,340£1,724,776£452,28538 / 2
2024
£1,244,417
£1,218,349£1,214,997£1,642,913£360,62635 / 2
2023
£999,874
£1,114,051£1,110,836£1,600,499£272,92739 / 0
2022
£1,023,029
£1,080,353£1,076,897£1,740,239£378,55838 / 2
2021
£1,038,368
£1,071,641£1,068,708£1,792,508£385,84536 / 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

Address
Abbeyfield Lancaster Society Ltd
Chirnside House
Abbeyfield Close
LANCASTER
LA1 4NL
Registration Date
10 December 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
230899
Charity Number
230899

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Trustees

BRIAN PETER THRELFALL Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Andrew Brian Mackereth
Also governs 1 other charity
CHARLES PETER WHYTOCK
Dr Penelope Jane Fisher
HEATHER ANN WARD
JUDITH ELIZABETH THRELFALL
PHILLIP JOHN ERNEST BERRY
RICHARD NEO KIRKMAN

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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