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The Melksham Almshouses Charities

The provision of almshouse accomodation to benefit persons over the age of 50 who are in financial hardship.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of almshouse accomodation to benefit persons over the age of 50 who are in financial hardship.

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
£33,516
Latest Expenditure
£46,546

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 138.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 138.9%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£33,516
£46,5460 / 1
2023
£32,536
£63,2840 / 1
2022
£33,962
£35,6950 / 0
2021
£32,957
£32,3840 / 0
2020
£30,400
£39,5790 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Melksham Almshouses Charities

What does The Melksham Almshouses Charities do?

The provision of almshouse accomodation to benefit persons over the age of 50 who are in financial hardship.

How much income did The Melksham Almshouses Charities report in 2024?

The Melksham Almshouses Charities reported total income of £34k and reported expenditure of £47k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Melksham Almshouses Charities registered as a charity?

The Melksham Almshouses Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 2013 as charity number 1154575. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Melksham Almshouses Charities?

The Melksham Almshouses Charities is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is PATRICIA ANN AVES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Melksham Almshouses Charities operate?

The Melksham Almshouses Charities operates in Wiltshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Melksham Almshouses Charities a registered charity?

Yes — The Melksham Almshouses Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154575.

Details

Address
The Toll House
41 Islington
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8QL
Registration Date
13 November 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5039301
Charity Number
1154575

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Trustees

PATRICIA ANN AVES Chair
Adrienne Westbrook
Anne Sullivan
CAROLINE ANDREWES
PHILIP JOHN DOEL
Rev CHARLES THOMSON
ROBERT SHEA-SIMONDS
SAFFI RABEY

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30 July 2026
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