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The Pest House Charity

To maintain the remaining property of The Pest House Charity. Any residue of income to be used to help the poor sick and needy Parishioners of Midhurst. Area of application is entirely restricted to the Parish of Midhurst. Although West Sussex is entered in the 'Where' section, grant applications will not be accepted from outside the Parish of Midhurst.

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Activities & Mission

To maintain the remaining property of The Pest House Charity. Any residue of income to be used to help the poor sick and needy Parishioners of Midhurst. Area of application is entirely restricted to the Parish of Midhurst. Although West Sussex is entered in the 'Where' section, grant applications will not be accepted from outside the Parish of Midhurst.

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
£17,189
Latest Expenditure
£9,977

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 58.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 58.0%
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
£17,189
£9,9770 / 1
2023
£15,279
£9,0670 / 1
2022
£14,604
£15,5930 / 1
2021
£13,404
£15,4600 / 1
2020
£12,096
£12,8430 / 1

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Frequently asked questions about The Pest House Charity

What does The Pest House Charity do?

To maintain the remaining property of The Pest House Charity. Any residue of income to be used to help the poor sick and needy Parishioners of Midhurst. Area of application is entirely restricted to the Parish of Midhurst. Although West Sussex is entered in the 'Where' section, grant applications will not be accepted from outside the Parish of Midhurst.

How much income did The Pest House Charity report in 2024?

The Pest House Charity reported total income of £17k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Pest House Charity registered as a charity?

The Pest House Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 August 1963 as charity number 227479. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Pest House Charity?

The Pest House Charity is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN ALAN BACKSHALL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Pest House Charity operate?

The Pest House Charity operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Pest House Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Pest House Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 227479.

Details

Address
Lavender Cottage
The Street
Stedham
MIDHURST
West Sussex
GU29 0NJ
Registration Date
27 August 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
227479
Charity Number
227479

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Trustees

JOHN ALAN BACKSHALL Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
CAROL ANN LINTOTT
CELIA KATHARINE FLINT
DOMINIC MERRITT
Jeanette Sutton
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Jessica Brown-Fuller
John Anthony TRAVERS
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