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The Welbeloved Club

The Welbeloved Club arranges a full Sunday lunch once a month for elderly people who are lonely and / orsocially isolated. About a hundred people come to Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall, Herts (or are driven there and back as necessary) where the lunch is cooked, served and cleared away by volunteers. This facilitates social interaction in a comforting environment.

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Activities & Mission

The Welbeloved Club arranges a full Sunday lunch once a month for elderly people who are lonely and / orsocially isolated. About a hundred people come to Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall, Herts (or are driven there and back as necessary) where the lunch is cooked, served and cleared away by volunteers. This facilitates social interaction in a comforting environment.

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
£28,449
Latest Expenditure
£17,499

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 61.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 61.5%
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£28,449
£17,4990 / 65
2023
£20,435
£20,2410 / 60
2022
£24,096
£12,8420 / 40
2021
£11,793
£9,5610 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Welbeloved Club

What does The Welbeloved Club do?

The Welbeloved Club arranges a full Sunday lunch once a month for elderly people who are lonely and / orsocially isolated. About a hundred people come to Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall, Herts (or are driven there and back as necessary) where the lunch is cooked, served and cleared away by volunteers. This facilitates social interaction in a comforting environment.

How much income did The Welbeloved Club report in 2024?

The Welbeloved Club reported total income of £28k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Welbeloved Club registered as a charity?

The Welbeloved Club was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 2020 as charity number 1190165. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs The Welbeloved Club?

The Welbeloved Club is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip Deeks. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Welbeloved Club operate?

The Welbeloved Club operates across 2 areas: Essex and Hertfordshire.

Is The Welbeloved Club a registered charity?

Yes — The Welbeloved Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1190165.

Details

Address
26 Ellenborough Close
BISHOP'S STORTFORD
Hertfordshire
CM23 4HS
Registration Date
29 June 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5161797
Charity Number
1190165

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Trustees

Philip Deeks Chair
David Royle
Also governs 1 other charity
Gillian Gill
Jean Palfreman
Kat Pulford

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