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The Retreat Cottages

Administration of terrace of four almshouses

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Activities & Mission

Administration of terrace of four almshouses

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£32,723
Latest Expenditure
£22,154

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 67.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 67.7%
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
£32,723
£22,1540 / 0
2023
£29,363
£12,8380 / 0
2022
£20,442
£34,6180 / 0
2021
£12,024
£28,6300 / 0
2020
£13,043
£5,1670 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Retreat Cottages

What does The Retreat Cottages do?

Administration of terrace of four almshouses

How much income did The Retreat Cottages report in 2024?

The Retreat Cottages reported total income of £33k and reported expenditure of £22k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Retreat Cottages registered as a charity?

The Retreat Cottages was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 April 1965 as charity number 238706. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs The Retreat Cottages?

The Retreat Cottages is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Alan Scarff. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Retreat Cottages operate?

The Retreat Cottages operates across 2 areas: Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Is The Retreat Cottages a registered charity?

Yes — The Retreat Cottages is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 238706.

Details

Address
147 High Street
Stony Stratford
MILTON KEYNES
MK11 1AT
Registration Date
8 April 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
238706
Charity Number
238706

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Trustees

Gaynor Young
John Derek Beaumont
Katharine Mary Willett
Rev Canon Professor Patrick Comerford
Susan Jane Starr

Sectors & Classifications

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