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the college of matrons

The charity supports elderly people. The College Of Matrons is a registered charity whose purpose is accommodation or housing. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Salisbury and operates in Cornwall, Devon, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The College provides almshouse accommodation for eligible women, preferably widows or daughters of Ministers of the Church of England, in The Close, Salisbury and at St John's Priory, Wilton. Applicants must be resident within the dioceses of Salisbury, Winchester, Portsmouth, Bath & Wells, Exeter or Truro.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£238,531
Latest Expenditure
£296,124

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 124.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 124.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£238,531£296,1240 / 0
2023£230,771£234,9930 / 0
2022£215,144£276,2480 / 0
2021£212,144£327,0360 / 0
2020£206,143£277,2340 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers