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The Abbeyfield Worcester And Hereford Society Limited

Also known as: The Abbeyfield Worcester Society Limited

The principal activity of the Society is the provision of accommodation, care and companionship for lonely & frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and prinicples of The Abbeyfield Society.

Activities & Mission

The principal activity of the Society is the provision of accommodation, care and companionship for lonely & frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and prinicples 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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,045,797
Latest Expenditure
£1,664,323

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 157.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 97% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 59% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 100.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 0% 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

Donations & Legacies £36,060
Charitable Activities £1,009,591
Other Trading £0
Investments £146
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,647,519
Raising Funds £16,804
Governance £1,647,519
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
£1,045,797
£1,664,323£1,647,519£1,766,234£1,766,23418 / 0
2023
£671,660
£688,916£685,661£2,384,760£2,384,76018 / 0
2022
£575,042
£587,694£587,694£2,402,016£150,00016 / 0
2021
£510,613
£596,893£596,893£2,414,668£194,06915 / 0
2020
£713,820
£698,350£569,063£2,200,315£2,191,88514 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Abbeyfield Worcester And Hereford Society Limited

What does The Abbeyfield Worcester And Hereford Society Limited do?

The principal activity of the Society is the provision of accommodation, care and companionship for lonely & frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and prinicples of The Abbeyfield Society.

How much income did The Abbeyfield Worcester And Hereford Society Limited report in 2025?

The Abbeyfield Worcester And Hereford Society Limited reported total income of £1.05m and reported expenditure of £1.66m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Abbeyfield Worcester And Hereford Society Limited?

The Abbeyfield Worcester And Hereford Society Limited has a program ratio of 157.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Abbeyfield Worcester And Hereford Society Limited registered as a charity?

The Abbeyfield Worcester And Hereford Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 1969 as charity number 259776. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs The Abbeyfield Worcester And Hereford Society Limited?

The Abbeyfield Worcester And Hereford Society Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gerald Harris. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Abbeyfield Worcester And Hereford Society Limited operate?

The Abbeyfield Worcester And Hereford Society Limited operates in Worcestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Abbeyfield Worcester And Hereford Society Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Abbeyfield Worcester And Hereford Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 259776.

Details

Address
WHISTON COURT
20 WHITE LADIES CLOSE
WORCESTER
WR1 1QA
Registration Date
11 November 1969
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
259776
Charity Number
259776

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Trustees

Gerald Harris Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Stuart Geoffrey King
Also governs 1 other charity
PAMELA JAYNE RAYER
PETER CHARLES SCAIFF
PETER SCOTT KENDAL

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Abbeyfield Worcester Society Limited

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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