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The Pear Tree Fund

Also known as: Halesworth Community Nursing Care Fund, Pear Tree Centre

To provide information, advice and holistic support to anyone with a life-changing illness or long-term condition who lives in East Suffolk and neighbouring parts of Mid Suffolk and South Norfolk, and to families and carers. Services and support are provided from the Pear Tree Centre in Halesworth, or by telephone, online and in the home.

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Activities & Mission

To provide information, advice and holistic support to anyone with a life-changing illness or long-term condition who lives in East Suffolk and neighbouring parts of Mid Suffolk and South Norfolk, and to families and carers. Services and support are provided from the Pear Tree Centre in Halesworth, or by telephone, online and in the home.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£229,446
Latest Expenditure
£324,093

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 141.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 141.3%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£229,446
£324,0930 / 50
2023
£205,797
£299,1230 / 60
2022
£256,200
£307,7150 / 66
2021
£263,115
£259,0350 / 40
2020
£155,574
£136,9160 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Pear Tree Fund

What does The Pear Tree Fund do?

To provide information, advice and holistic support to anyone with a life-changing illness or long-term condition who lives in East Suffolk and neighbouring parts of Mid Suffolk and South Norfolk, and to families and carers. Services and support are provided from the Pear Tree Centre in Halesworth, or by telephone, online and in the home.

How much income did The Pear Tree Fund report in 2024?

The Pear Tree Fund reported total income of £229k and reported expenditure of £324k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Pear Tree Fund registered as a charity?

The Pear Tree Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 2014 as charity number 1155419. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Pear Tree Fund?

The Pear Tree Fund is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Duncan Empey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Pear Tree Fund operate?

The Pear Tree Fund operates across 2 areas: Norfolk and Suffolk.

Is The Pear Tree Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Pear Tree Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155419.

Details

Address
Pear Tree Centre
Bungay Road
HALESWORTH
Suffolk
IP19 8SG
Registration Date
21 January 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5041793
Charity Number
1155419

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Trustees

Dr Duncan Empey Chair
Candace Tamsyn Imison
Dr DINAH CECELIA MORLEY
Guy Peryer
NICOLA JANE SAWKINS
Also governs 1 other charity
Philip John King
Sean Verrall

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Halesworth Community Nursing Care Fund
  • Pear Tree Centre

Data & trust

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