THE ALMSHOUSE ASSOCIATION
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Cash
£678k
+18.9% highest in 3 filed years
Net assets
£15m
+12.6% highest in 3 filed years
Employees
11
+10% highest in 3 filed years
Profit before tax
£635k
+346.5% highest in 3 filed years
Net assets
3-year trend · vs Consumer Discretionary median
Accounts
3-year trend · Δ = latest vs prior filed period · latest reflected 2025-12-31
| Metric | Trend | 2023-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | Δ vs prior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total income | — | £756,977 | £826,376 | +9.2% | |
| Operating profit | -£142,438 | £142,221 | £56,041 | -60.6% | |
| Profit before tax | -£142,438 | £142,221 | £635,077 | +346.5% | |
| Net profit | — | — | — | — | |
| Cash | £511,991 | £570,072 | £677,571 | +18.9% | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £12,672,333 | £13,701,678 | £15,434,117 | +12.6% | |
| Net assets | £12,672,333 | £13,701,678 | £15,434,117 | +12.6% | |
| Equity | £12,672,333 | £13,701,678 | £15,434,117 | +12.6% | |
| Average employees | 10 | 10 | 11 | +10% | |
| Wages | £455,661 | £493,754 | £526,417 | +6.6% | |
| Directors' remuneration | — | £0 | £0 | — | |
| Directors' pension contributions | — | £0 | £0 | — | |
| Highest paid director | — | £0 | £0 | — |
Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. The Δ column is the change from the prior filed period as a percentage of |prior|; lines a company doesn't report show —. About these numbers
Ratios
Computed from the line items above — sparklines read oldest → newest
| Ratio | Trend | 2023-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | — | 18.8% | 6.8% | |
| Return on capital employed | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | |
| Gearing (liabilities / total assets) | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.0% | |
| Current ratio | 5.80x | 5.81x | 6.09x | |
| Interest cover | -2.76x | 2.44x | 1.09x |
Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Margin ratios are hidden where reported turnover is too small relative to profit to yield a meaningful figure — typical of holding companies whose income is mostly subsidiary dividends rather than trading revenue. Sector-distribution context coming next.
Name history
Renamed 1 time since incorporation
- THE ALMSHOUSE ASSOCIATION 2024-04-10 → present
- THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ALMSHOUSES 2003-02-25 → 2024-04-10
Audit & accounting basis
- Accounting basis
- FRS 102
- Reporting scope
- Standalone (parent only)
- Auditor
- Buzzacott Audit LLP
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.”
Group structure
- THE ALMSHOUSE ASSOCIATION · parent
- Billingbear Enterprises Limited 100%
Significant events
- “The successful relocation of our headquarters from Wokingham to Windsor, which was carefully managed and achieved with minimal disruption to members.”
- “We were honoured to be granted a Coat of Arms by the College of Arms, a fitting way to mark our 80th anniversary.”
- “Two new almshouse charities were registered in 2025 after nearly 50 years without a new foundation being formed, one of which has already begun construction.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
15 active · 41 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARNES, Andrew Jonathan | Director | 2019-03-13 | Mar 1957 | British |
| BROUGHTON, John Stanley | Director | 2014-03-19 | Apr 1941 | British |
| CHRISTIAN, Edward James Gladwyn | Director | 2025-03-12 | Dec 1981 | British |
| COOK, Clive | Director | 2019-06-04 | Mar 1959 | British |
| EDWARDS, Peter William Constantine | Director | 2025-03-12 | Aug 1981 | British |
| ELSTON, Quentin Timothy Starr | Director | 2019-03-13 | Oct 1959 | British |
| FATHI, Elizabeth | Director | 2012-03-15 | Jan 1963 | British |
| HARTLEY RUSSELL, Robin Derek | Director | 2003-06-09 | May 1961 | British |
| HEALEY, David Bruce | Director | 2019-03-13 | Jun 1976 | British |
| HOLLAND, Stuart Cresswell | Director | 2025-03-12 | Mar 1948 | British |
| MULLIS, Paul Stephen | Director | 2016-03-17 | Jul 1968 | British |
| SAGE, Andrew George | Director | 2025-03-12 | Jun 1958 | British |
| SCOULLER, Ellen Patricia | Director | 2003-11-12 | Oct 1959 | British |
| SEDGWICK, Adam | Director | 2016-06-15 | Dec 1940 | British |
| WARREN, Claire Louise | Director | 2025-03-12 | Nov 1969 | British |
Show 41 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE RITTER, Anthony Philip | Secretary | 2004-09-01 | 2018-06-13 |
| LEASK, Anthony Lowther, Major-General | Secretary | 2003-09-01 | 2004-08-31 |
| ACHESON, Peter Newton | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2010-06-09 |
| ALDRIDGE, Meryl Elizabeth, Dr. | Director | 2012-03-15 | 2022-04-30 |
| BAYLEY, Raymond, Rev Dr | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2016-09-22 |
| BENSON, Margaret Josephine, Lady | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2005-06-08 |
| BISHOP, David Charles | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2013-10-28 |
| COTTRELL, John, Dr | Director | 2006-03-15 | 2013-06-05 |
| DOUGLAS, Robert Harold | Director | 2015-11-11 | 2024-12-04 |
| DUNBAR, David James | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2018-10-15 |
| ELLIS, Susan Ruth Mary | Director | 2005-11-15 | 2012-06-12 |
| ELSTON, Quentin Timothy Starr | Director | 2006-03-15 | 2007-11-14 |
| FRY, Kathleen Ann | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2005-12-31 |
| GREEN, Edward Anthony William | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2005-10-25 |
| GULLAND, Arthur Blair | Director | 2003-02-25 | 2018-06-13 |
| HODSON, Christopher Charles | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2008-03-20 |
| HOY, Diana Elizabeth | Director | 2012-03-15 | 2016-01-31 |
| HUMBLE, John George | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2015-06-10 |
| HUNTLEY, Colin Hobart | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2018-04-20 |
| KENNEDY, James William | Director | 2019-03-13 | 2023-10-16 |
| KENNEY, George Raymond | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2010-06-09 |
| KNIPE, Richard Antony | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2023-09-17 |
| LATHAM, Suzannah | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2013-06-05 |
| LOMAS, Malcolm Ben | Director | 2003-06-09 | 2004-12-31 |
| LUND, Marina Bronwen | Director | 2010-06-09 | 2010-06-09 |
| MARTIN, Alan | Director | 2008-11-12 | 2019-06-05 |
| MCGOWRAN, Jennifer | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2008-06-30 |
| MORGAN-WYNNE, Michael Gethin | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2004-06-09 |
| MORRIS, Geoffrey Robert | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2016-10-24 |
| OLIVER, James Arnold | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2005-12-31 |
| PIKE, Roy | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2015-11-11 |
| POTT, Simon Francis | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2014-06-11 |
| RICHMOND, Anthony Peter O'Connor | Director | 2013-06-05 | 2015-11-11 |
| SHELDON, Thomas Clifford | Director | 2013-11-14 | 2015-05-22 |
| SIGGS, Michael George | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2011-06-08 |
| SMITH, Susan Gail | Director | 2005-06-08 | 2013-06-05 |
| STEWART, Margaret Alice | Director | 2004-11-10 | 2025-06-19 |
| STONES, Jonathan Beaumaris | Director | 2005-06-08 | 2016-03-17 |
| TATTERSALL, Vernon | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2005-06-08 |
| WAITE, Richard | Director | 2011-06-08 | 2021-11-19 |
| WOOLCOCK, Neil | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2012-06-12 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 210 total filings
Material constitutional events — rename, articles re-file, resolution
- 2024-04-10 CERTNM Certificate change of name company
- 2024-04-10 NE01 Change of name exemption
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2026-02-26 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2025-12-16 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2025-12-16 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2025-12-16 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2025-12-16 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2025-12-16 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-10-01 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2025-09-30 | AD01 | address | Change registered office address company with date old address new address | |
| 2025-06-23 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2025-03-20 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-03-20 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-03-20 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-03-20 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-03-20 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-02-26 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2024-12-19 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-09-18 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2024-04-10 | CERTNM | change-of-name | Certificate change of name company | |
| 2024-04-10 | NE01 | change-of-name | Change of name exemption |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 9
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 0
- Officers resigned
- 0
last 12 months
last 24 months
last 12 months
last 12 months
Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.