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The Finchley Charities

Impact Report 2024

The Finchley Charities has provided charitable housing for older people in Barnet for over 500 years, operating 174 homes across three sheltered accommodation sites in East Finchley and Finchley Central. In 2023/24 the charity achieved 100% occupancy, carried out 851 repairs with 96.81% resident satisfaction, and deepened its community partnerships through allotment growing, food bank donations, social prescribing and support for asylum seekers and Ukrainian refugees aged over 55.

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📋About

Sheltered accommodation for low-income residents aged over 55; resident-led community events and activities; community allotment supplying the local food bank; social prescribing partnerships with Age UK Barnet; support for asylum seekers and Ukrainian refugees; quarterly resident roadshow events

📊Key Metrics

174 homes across three sites at 100% occupancy as of March 2024, housing residents aged over 55 in Barnet Key Metric 1
851 repairs carried out in 2023/24, with 96.81% of residents very satisfied or satisfied with repair work Key Metric 2
85% of residents satisfied with services overall; 92% highly satisfied with the safety of their home Key Metric 3

✅Key Outcomes

  • Community Plot allotment established in partnership with local volunteers, businesses and asylum seekers, supplying Finchley Food Bank with homegrown produce
  • 100% of new applicants satisfied with the application process, assessment and communication — across all six measures tracked
  • Joint anti-racism statement co-signed with Barnet Faith and Community Leaders in 2024, reflecting the charity's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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