the society of merchant venturers almshouses charity
Activities & Mission
TO PROVIDE ALMSHOUSES FOR THE POOR PERSONS OF GOOD CHARACTER WHO (EXCEPT IN SPECIAL CASES TO BE APPROVED BY THE CHARITY COMMISSION) ARE INHABITANTS OF THE CITY OF BRISTOL. IN SELECTING RESIDENTS FOR MERCHANT VENTURERS' ALMSHOUSES PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN TO MARINERS AND THEIR DEPENDANTS. IN SELECTING RESIDENTS FOR COLSTON'S ALMSHOUSE PREFERENCE SHOULD BE GIVEN TO MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.
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Financial Information
Latest Income
£283,772
Latest Expenditure
£181,790
Financial Efficiency
Overall Efficiency 64.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 64.1%
Expenditure as % of income
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £283,772 | £181,790 | 0 / 28 | |||
| 2023 | £287,342 | £126,545 | 0 / 28 | |||
| 2022 | £135,766 | £136,346 | 0 / 28 | |||
| 2021 | £135,535 | £112,347 | 0 / 28 | |||
| 2020 | £125,638 | £107,186 | 0 / 28 |
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Details
Address
THE SOCIETY OF MERCHANT VENTURERS
MERCHANTS HALL
THE PROMENADE
CLIFTON DOWN
BRISTOL
BS8 3NH
MERCHANTS HALL
THE PROMENADE
CLIFTON DOWN
BRISTOL
BS8 3NH
Website
merchantventurers.comRegistration Date
29 May 1985
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
202152
Charity Number
202152
Trustees
SMV COMPANY TRUSTEE LIMITED