Brunts Charity Supporting Mansfield Since 1711
A trusted local brand to call on for the benefit of older persons, requiring homes or financial assistance.
Brunts Charity Provides & Promotes Independent Living, & Well-being For Those In Their Later Years
About us
A Local Charity with Deep Roots
Brunts Charity is based in the heart of Mansfield town, at the corner of Leeming Street and Toothill Lane, where the Headquarters is based at Brunts Chambers. (Grade II Listed Building)
The charity owns and manages over 150 Almshouse properties across three central geographical sites and offers the community financial assistance.
It is governed by a board of eleven local trustees, who bring together a wealth of life-experience and professional skills which aids them in strategically providing over-sight, in delivering effective, governance and compliance to ensure the charity operates within its Scheme objectives.
Day to day the charity is operationally managed by dedicated professionals, where delegated responsibility is assigned to the Chief Executive Officer and Operations Director, who manage a small staff team, including its, Administrative Executive, Welfare and Safeguarding Officer, Site Manager, Support Officers, and Housekeepers.
- Since 1711 – Supporting people in-need, in Mansfield for over 300 years.
- Volunteer Trustees – dedicated to the community of Mansfield
- Employed Staff – day-to-day, manage facilities & services
- Easy to Find Location – Our Head office is in Mansfield Town Centre
What We Do
Charity Overview
Activities – how the charity spends its money
- The charity continues to carry out the original bequests of Samuel Brunts by providing annual finance to both Brunts Educational Foundation and John Fletcher Congregation.
- The charity’s primary function is to provide almshouses to older persons in need, living within Mansfield District.
- The charity additionally supports older people within the Mansfield District area through providing means-tested one-off grants and ongoing annual pensions.
What We Do
What, Who, How, Where!
What the charity does:
- The prevention or relief of poverty, through providing accommodation/housing, grants and pensions.
Who the charity helps:
- Older persons (60 years + or 55 years, with recognised disability)
How the charity helps:
- Provides buildings/facilities/open space.
- Makes grants/pensions (one-off) to older persons in the community.
- Makes additional financial assistance to partnership organisations, in support of our charitable objectives.
Where the charity operates:
- Mansfield and District geographical area.
Our Almshouses
More Than Just Housing
Comfortable & Secure Living
Each property is thoughtfully designed for safety, ease of access, and peace of mind.
Central Mansfield Locations
All homes are located within easy reach of local shops, services, and community facilities.
Independent Lifestyle
Residents enjoy privacy and independence with the option of support when needed from statutory services.
The Goal
Our Mission
To continue to carry out our charity scheme objectives, in support of our older generation within Mansfield and District, through ensuring we remain “fit-for-purpose, financially robust and agile” in meeting the future needs of an ever increasing and ageing population.
Future Focus
Our Vision
A Mansfield where older residents live with dignity, independence and belonging — surrounded by vibrant communities, enriched by history and supported through compassionate assistance and collaboration in order to mitigate and alleviate, poverty, social isolation and loneliness.
Strategy
Our Trustee Strategic Direction 2020 to 2035
Consolidation Phase:
- Last 5 years have been spent on bringing existing infrastructure up to specification.
- This investment means a financial commitment, last 5 years of £6M. (Stirling)
- 5-year average of Charitable spend ratio e.g. income vs expenditure = 108% (Trustees are investing in the future)
- Now have an infrastructure "Fit For Purpose" and Operationally capable to meet our Charity Scheme Objectives.
Development Phase:
- Current 5 years vision is to identify and improve our existing infrastructure.
- Purpose of this is to ensure, our infrastructure supports our activities and enables us to achieve where possible added value via income generation opportunity, to support our Mission and Vision.
- Our goal is to partnership with other local agencies so that we share resources to deliver our joint capability within the community.
- Brunts Charity's goal is to become a "Centre of Excellence" both in delivering it’s facilities and services to our beneficiaries and wider community in need.
Growth Phase:
- Future 5 years, aspiration is to expand our property portfolio and work with other partnership agencies to explore, develop and deliver essential infrastructure facilities and the services that supports a growing older generation.
- Vision is to become a “One-Stop-Provider” (Independent Living, Supported Living, Specialist Care Facilities)
- Growth in the Charity is critical as we have a growing elderly population, that is living longer, and demand already surpasses our current infrastructure capacity.
- Overall purpose and driver behind our strategy is so that the Charity can remain concurrent and continue to be an essential “Public Benefit” for Mansfield and District going forward.
Income and expenditure
Data for financial year ending 31 March 2025
-£24,980 investments gains (losses)
Total income includes £17,741 from 1 government grant(s)
Financial History
Financial period end date
31/03/2021 – 31/03/2025
Our Commitment
Executive Summary
The Charity Trustees and Staff, as Custodians, aspire to and are committed to developing the Charity to ensure we meet the future needs of our community and uphold the legacy of our founder, Samuel Brunts.
The Charity Strategic Plan is aimed at developing the Charity in order that it remains “fit for purpose” and is seen as a model of excellence – serving and supporting our vulnerable older population going forward within Mansfield and District.
Living Independently
Independent Living Without Compromise
Brunts Charity is not a care home. Instead, we promote independent living in a supportive and safeguarded environment. Many of our residents live full, independent lives with the help of Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) Adult Social Care & Health tailored care packages. Our accommodation offers peace of mind and community, while allowing residents to retain their independence and dignity.
Giving Back
Community Involvement
At its Patchills, Champion Crescent, and Samuel Close estates, the Charity runs regular structured social events via its community hubs, staffed by On-Site Support Officers:
- Coffee mornings
- Craft workshops
- Lunch clubs
- Games & bingo sessions
- Monthly themed events
- Summer and Christmas fairs
Our mission is to bring together our community in a safe, caring environment to combat social isolation and loneliness.
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must complete and submit an application form, which can be downloaded directly from our website.
- Aged 60 years or 55 years with recognised disability
- Living in Mansfield and District for 2 years
- Facing financial difficulties or classed vulnerable
Testimonials
Honest Reviews from our Customers
Karen Buttery
“Thank you all for everything you do for the residents. We are all grateful for the exceptional care and support given by the Brunts Charity and team. Wishing everyone a very Merry Xmas and a Happy Prosperous, New Year.”
Jane
“To my lovely three ladies. I will always remember how you helped me, for your kind words and deeds & wish you all the best.” Love Jane.
Michael
“Just a little note to say thank you. Thank you so very much for your unbelievable kindness.”
Ready to apply for a Brunts Property, Grant or Pension?
If you’re over 60 years or 55 years with recognised disability; live in the Mansfield and District area and are in need of independent living housing or a one-off, grant or pension — we’d love to hear from you.