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The Kingsdowne Society

Also known as: Palmers Green Samaritan Society

To give the best quality care to our elderly residents, meet their expectations, and achieve the greatest quality of life possible.

Activities & Mission

To give the best quality care to our elderly residents, meet their expectations, and achieve the greatest quality of life possible.

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

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£536,234
Latest Expenditure
£570,508

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 82% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 76% 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 £6,544
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £526,679
Investments £3,011
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £567,498
Governance £1,920
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,090

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2015.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2015
£536,234
£570,508£567,498£605,789£605,78930 / 0
2014
£529,828
£514,423£510,074£640,063£024 / 0
2013
£498,707
£468,5110 / 0
2011
£490,068
£470,2440 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Kingsdowne Society

What does The Kingsdowne Society do?

To give the best quality care to our elderly residents, meet their expectations, and achieve the greatest quality of life possible.

How much income did The Kingsdowne Society report in 2015?

The Kingsdowne Society reported total income of £536k and reported expenditure of £571k for the financial year ending 2015, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Kingsdowne Society?

The Kingsdowne Society has a program ratio of 105.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% 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 Kingsdowne Society registered as a charity?

The Kingsdowne Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 1962 as charity number 211069. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Kingsdowne Society?

The Kingsdowne Society is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Kingsdowne Society operate?

The Kingsdowne Society operates across 2 areas: Hertfordshire and London.

Is The Kingsdowne Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Kingsdowne Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 211069.

Details

Address
SMITH & WILLIAMSON
25 MOORGATE
LONDON
EC2R 6AY
Registration Date
19 December 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
211069
Charity Number
211069

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Trustees

ENFIELD COUNCIL

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Palmers Green Samaritan Society

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14 May 2026
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