The Fairbank Society

Also known as: The Abbeyfield Kirkby Lonsdale Society Limited

The main activity of the Charity is the provision of supported sheltered housing for elderly local people

Activities & Mission

The main activity of the Charity is the provision of supported sheltered housing for elderly local people

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

Cumbria Lancashire North Yorkshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£580,715

Latest Expenditure

£569,065

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £553,152

Other Trading £0

Investments £24,223

Other Income £3,340

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £557,463

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £11,602

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	£580,715	£569,065	£557,463	£1,882,771	£1,882,771	19 / 3
2024	£486,170	£534,127				0 / 4
2023	£536,525	£507,276	£507,276	£1,863,032	£885,695	12 / 3
2022	£508,566	£435,287	£435,287	£1,813,618	£761,970	17 / 3
2021	£451,476	£453,617				0 / 4

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Frequently asked questions about The Fairbank Society

What does The Fairbank Society do?

The main activity of the Charity is the provision of supported sheltered housing for elderly local people

How much income did The Fairbank Society report in 2025?

The Fairbank Society reported total income of £581k and reported expenditure of £569k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Fairbank Society?

The Fairbank Society has a program ratio of 96.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Fairbank Society registered as a charity?

The Fairbank Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 June 1969 as charity number 258882. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs The Fairbank Society?

The Fairbank Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is DR DAVID GARETH THOMAS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Fairbank Society operate?

The Fairbank Society operates across 3 areas: Cumbria, Lancashire and North Yorkshire.

Is The Fairbank Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Fairbank Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 258882.