THE DR CHARLES BAMFORD CHARtrY TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31
MARCH 2025
The Trvstees present their annual report for Ihe year ended 31 March 2025.
The Trustees have paid full regard to guidance issued by
the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the
charity should undertake.
Oblethes and Acllvllle* When it was originally sel up. the charity. then the
Hermitage Charity Care Trust land Mrs Bamford's former home The Hermitage)
was used by the local Nursing Associalion as a convalescent home and rest
home. After Wodd War11 the nursing association was no longer active and
management passed lo Ihe truslees in accordance wlth the original deeds.
With the development of the National Health Service temporary convalescence
became less often needed. The home which was part of The Hermitage Charity
Care Trust was sold off in December 2021 and now the charity administers six
small retirement dwelllngs (three pairs of semi-detached bungalows) for people
from Utloxeter and dislricl vtho need them. They also rent oul a building for the
use of community based groups and meetings. The trustees confirm that they
have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commlssion's general
guidance on public benefil when reviewing Ihe charity's aims and objectives
and in planning future activities. The objectives of the charity are detailed
below. The Trustees have pold full regard to guidance issved by the Charity
Commission in deciding what actlvities the charity should undertake.
The charfty have now completed the renovatlon of 4 bungalows and these are
all occupied. Conlinulng trustee involvement has resulted in the tenants having
a very secure environment with rapid responses to any Issues. Rents are still
below the current market value and below cuffent housing benefit rates to
meet ovr charitable remit. Access lo the centre has been Improved.
We have been able to access funds from another local charity (The Wilfrid and
Elsie Elkes Charity Fund reg no: 3265731 which means we ore now able to start lo
progress the renovation of the 2 remaining bungalows.
Continuing trustee invofvement hos resulted in the tenants having a very
secure environment with rapid resF)onses to any issues. Rents are still below
the current market value and below current housing benefit rates to meet
our charitable remit. Looking forward further improvements vrill be made to

the ground5 as funding becomes avoilable.
Flnanclal revlew
The trustees have assessed the txjlance sheet and likely future cash flows.
The trustees have a reasonable expectalion that the charity has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence and to meel it's financial
obligations as they fall due for at least 12 months.
The Irustees of The Dr Charles Bamford Charity are resFX)nsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charity and ensuring the efficient operation of
those assets. The board of Trvstees meet periodically. and where risks are
identified these are discussed and plans put in place to reduce these risks.
The key areas of risk are
Governance ond Monagement- this is discussed periodically at the Trustees
meetings and appropriate action plans drawn up from these meetings.
Operational - the trustees meet periodically to discuss the
operation of the accommodation provided.
Plans lor lulur• perfods
The chartty will contlnue to provide accommodation for older persons meeting
the crlterla.
Signed
J S Wilks IC
eesl

2024/2025 Accounts
Opening Balance
16-33-26 11525772
16-33-26 I(￿6863
16-33-26 10823761
16-33-26 10822722
25¢XI.IXI
14626.85
10010.73
124.58
£27,262.16
2024 payments carried forward
E-on
Fallows
Hollin5
Bank Charges
2025 payments taken forward
Boulton's Skip Hlre
British Gas
E-on Next
£39.13
£592.CKJ
£185.49
2.45
£819.07
£312.(KJ
£143.76
£57.96
£808.72
Hollins
£295.IXI
Closing Balance
16-33-26 11525772
16.33-26 ICN)66863
16-33-26 ILK)67LM)2
16-33-26 10822722
£2,51J).CQ
£42.094.17
£10,151.68
£49.58
£54,795.43
£27,262.16
£819.07
£808.72
£54,795.43
-£27,543.62
minus
plus
minus
TOTAL
Income
Expenditure
Total
£59,703.77
£32,160.15
£27,543.62
PREPARED BY:
NAME:
SIGNATURE..
DATE
MARJORIE HOLLINS
01.12.
INDEPENDENT CHECK BY
NAME:
SIGNATURE..
DATE:

2024/2025 Accounts
Opening Balance
16-33-26 11525772
16-33-26 10066863
16-33-26 10823761
16-33-26 10822722
25￿.00
14626.85
10010.73
124.58
£27,262.16
2024 payments carried forward
E-on
Fallows
Hollins
Bank Charges
2025 payments taken forward
Boulton's Skip Hlre
British Gas
E-on Next
£39.13
£592.00
£185.49
2.45
£819.07
£312.ts)
£143.76
£57.96
£808.72
Hollins
£295.(K)
Closing Balance
16-33-26 11525772
16-33-26 10066863
16-33-26 10067002
16-33-26 10822722
E2,5Tr).(M)
£42,094.17
£10.151.68
E49.58
£54,795.43
£27,262.16
£819.07
£808.72
£54,795.43
427,543.62
minus
plus
minus
TOTAL
Income
Expenditure
Total
£59,703.77
£32,160.15
£27,543.62
PREPARED BY:
NAME:
SIGNATURE=
MAFUORIE HOLLINS
DATE
oi.
.2025
INDEPENDENT CHECK BY
NAME:
SIGNATURE=
DATE: