Benenden Almshouse Charities
Also known as: Beneden Almshouse Charities
Provide accommodation for retired and elderly people who have lived in the Parish of Benenden. Provide regular contact with the residents and assistance where necessary.
Activities & Mission
Provide accommodation for retired and elderly people who have lived in the Parish of Benenden. Provide regular contact with the residents and assistance where necessary.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 2020 | £43,627 | £25,926 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Benenden Almshouse Charities
What does Benenden Almshouse Charities do?
Provide accommodation for retired and elderly people who have lived in the Parish of Benenden. Provide regular contact with the residents and assistance where necessary.
How much income did Benenden Almshouse Charities report in 2024?
Benenden Almshouse Charities reported total income of £2.06m and reported expenditure of £89k for the financial year ending 2024, 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 1.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 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 8 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.
Details
The Street
Benenden
CRANBROOK
Kent
TN17 4BZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Beneden Almshouse Charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated