Abbeyfield (Exmouth) Society Limited
Analysis
Abbeyfield (Exmouth) Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in May 1976, 50 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 00982753). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Abbeyfield (Exmouth) Society Limited reported income of £209k and spending of £210k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £190k to £209k (+10%), an average of +2.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Abbeyfield (Exmouth) 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 The Abbeyfield Reigate Society Limited (£207k), The Malvernian Society Limited (£209k) and The Stanley Mews Community Trust (£207k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of supported sheltered accommodation for up to 13 independent older people in 12 x studio flats and 1 x maisonette in one building, Harding House, in Exmouth, East Devon. Two cooked meals a day in communal dining room. Residents prepare own breakfasts. Communal lounge and garden. General and domestic support provided by staff - not 24 hours. Residents buy in personal care if needed.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Abbeyfield Reigate Society Limited | Surrey | £207k |
| The Malvernian Society Limited | Malvern | £209k |
| The Stanley Mews Community Trust | Northamptonshire | £207k |
| Dr Smart's Trust | North Yorkshire | £210k |