Benenden Almshouse Charities
Also known as: Beneden Almshouse Charities
Provide accommodation for people who have lived in the Parish of Benenden and of little means. Provide regular contact with the residents and assistance where necessary.
Activities & Mission
Provide accommodation for people who have lived in the Parish of Benenden and of little means. Provide regular contact with the residents and assistance where necessary.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 5% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 277). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £597,934 | £42,125 | £42,125 | £2,951,777 | £2,951,777 | 1 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,056,318 | £88,791 | £28,749 | £2,394,181 | £2,394,181 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £52,105 | £26,894 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £45,270 | £25,926 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £45,456 | £57,943 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Benenden Almshouse Charities
What does Benenden Almshouse Charities do?
Provide accommodation for people who have lived in the Parish of Benenden and of little means. Provide regular contact with the residents and assistance where necessary.
How much income did Benenden Almshouse Charities report in 2025?
Benenden Almshouse Charities reported total income of £598k and reported expenditure of £42k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Benenden Almshouse Charities?
Benenden Almshouse Charities has a program ratio of 7.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 277 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Benenden Almshouse Charities registered as a charity?
Benenden Almshouse Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 1964 as charity number 232743. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Benenden Almshouse Charities?
Benenden Almshouse Charities is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBIN DALTON DALTON HOLMES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Benenden Almshouse Charities operate?
Benenden Almshouse Charities operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Benenden Almshouse Charities a registered charity?
Yes — Benenden Almshouse Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 232743.
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Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Beneden Almshouse Charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated