The Abbeyfield Chalfonts Society Limited
Analysis
The Abbeyfield Chalfonts Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bucks. It was registered in January 1971, 55 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 00995212). It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Abbeyfield Chalfonts Society Limited reported income of £324k and spending of £312k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £226k to £324k (+43%), an average of +9.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 101% 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 Chalfonts Society Limited sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Nicholas Chamberlaine's Hospital and Sermon (£322k), The Abbeyfield Fareham Society Limited (£324k) and Glover's Trust (£317k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide accommodation in bed-sitting rooms or suites, all with en-suite toilet/shower for 11 elderly people, who provide their own breakfasts and evening snacks. We provide a midday dinner and a meal at 6.30. The house has a large garden, and a pleasant lounge and dining room. There are some social activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Chamberlaine's Hospital and Sermon | Warwickshire | £322k |
| The Abbeyfield Fareham Society Limited | Hampshire | £324k |
| Glover's Trust | Sutton Coldfield | £317k |
| Dartford Almshouse Charity | Dartford | £325k |