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The Redbourn Charities

The Redbourn Charities offers accommodation in almshouses, and maintains these and the grounds. It manages its investments in order to achieve this main activity, but also uses the money for charitable purposes for the benefit of poor persons resident in the (ancient) Parish of Redbourn, and gives an annual donation to Redbourn Care Group and the remainder for certain other prescribed purposes.

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Activities & Mission

The Redbourn Charities offers accommodation in almshouses, and maintains these and the grounds. It manages its investments in order to achieve this main activity, but also uses the money for charitable purposes for the benefit of poor persons resident in the (ancient) Parish of Redbourn, and gives an annual donation to Redbourn Care Group and the remainder for certain other prescribed purposes.

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
£146,759
Latest Expenditure
£107,425

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 73.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 73.2%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£146,759
£107,4250 / 0
2024
£146,953
£108,0600 / 30
2023
£88,854
£69,8360 / 6
2022
£80,638
£60,9580 / 0
2021
£79,458
£55,7720 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Redbourn Charities

What does The Redbourn Charities do?

The Redbourn Charities offers accommodation in almshouses, and maintains these and the grounds. It manages its investments in order to achieve this main activity, but also uses the money for charitable purposes for the benefit of poor persons resident in the (ancient) Parish of Redbourn, and gives an annual donation to Redbourn Care Group and the remainder for certain other prescribed purposes.

How much income did The Redbourn Charities report in 2025?

The Redbourn Charities reported total income of £147k and reported expenditure of £107k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Redbourn Charities registered as a charity?

The Redbourn Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 1968 as charity number 217154. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs The Redbourn Charities?

The Redbourn Charities is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Ashton Swift. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Redbourn Charities operate?

The Redbourn Charities operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Redbourn Charities a registered charity?

Yes — The Redbourn Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 217154.

Details

Address
12 Woollams
Vaughan Mead
Redbourn
ST. ALBANS
Hertfordshire
AL3 7DG
Registration Date
5 November 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
217154
Charity Number
217154

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Trustees

David Ashton Swift Chair
ANGELA MARGARET TOWLER
Christopher John Trim
PAULINE ELIZABETH RIDGWELL
Also governs 1 other charity
Rachel Wakefield
RUTH MARGARET HUGHES FCA
Teresa Finnigan

Sectors & Classifications

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