The Anchor Society CIO

The Society assists needy elderly persons within the Bristol postcode area (BS, BA AND GL): it provides annuities, visits them regularly and makes Christmas gifts to each. The Society has also invested in the provision of sheltered living and day care accommodation for elderly people.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

The Anchor Society CIO is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025): £377,771; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: elderly people
What it supports: general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing and recreation

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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

Bath And North East Somerset Bristol City Gloucestershire North Somerset South Gloucestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£482,541

Latest Expenditure

£377,771

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 78.3%

Expenditure as % of income

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	Staff
2025	£482,541	£377,771	0 / 6
2024	£294,671	£283,997	0 / 4
2023	£182,642	£235,372	0 / 4
2022	£161,947	£215,573	0 / 5
2021	£188,584	£235,903	0 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Anchor Society CIO

What does The Anchor Society CIO do?

How much income did The Anchor Society CIO report in 2025?

The Anchor Society CIO reported total income of £483k and reported expenditure of £378k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Anchor Society CIO registered as a charity?

The Anchor Society CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 2016 as charity number 1167933. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Anchor Society CIO?

The Anchor Society CIO is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ben Hardy. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Anchor Society CIO operate?

The Anchor Society CIO operates across 5 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, Gloucestershire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Anchor Society CIO a registered charity?

Yes — The Anchor Society CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167933.