The Abbeyfield Barrow in Furness Society Limited
Analysis
The Abbeyfield Barrow in Furness Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Barrow-In-Furness. It was registered in May 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00899018). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2024, The Abbeyfield Barrow in Furness Society Limited reported income of £211k and spending of £193k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2024, income grew from £160k to £211k (+31%), an average of +9.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The Abbeyfield Barrow in Furness Society Limited sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hits Homes Trust Limited (£210k), Wickham Community Land Trust (£211k) and Dr Smart's Trust (£210k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide sheltered housing for elderly people in a safe environment with support and advice if required. Organise appropriate social activities for their well being.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hits Homes Trust Limited | Leicester | £210k |
| Wickham Community Land Trust | Hampshire | £211k |
| Dr Smart's Trust | North Yorkshire | £210k |
| The Plymouth Barbican Trust Limited | Plymouth | £211k |