Burley Houses
Also known as: Burley's Almshouses
The provision of residential property to residents who shall be poor women who1. have lived in Leicestershire for a period of ten years, or2. have had a husband who was either born in the County or has lived there for a period of ten years, or3. have had a parent who was either born in the County or has lived there for a period of ten years.
Activities & Mission
The provision of residential property to residents who shall be poor women who1. have lived in Leicestershire for a period of ten years, or2. have had a husband who was either born in the County or has lived there for a period of ten years, or3. have had a parent who was either born in the County or has lived there for a period of ten years.
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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £88,335 | £59,146 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £83,562 | £287,605 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £76,657 | £304,897 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £72,022 | £62,930 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £71,245 | £21,312 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Burley Houses
What does Burley Houses do?
The provision of residential property to residents who shall be poor women who1. have lived in Leicestershire for a period of ten years, or2. have had a husband who was either born in the County or has lived there for a period of ten years, or3. have had a parent who was either born in the County or has lived there for a period of ten years.
How much income did Burley Houses report in 2025?
Burley Houses reported total income of £88k and reported expenditure of £59k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Burley Houses registered as a charity?
Burley Houses was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 February 1962 as charity number 207681. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Burley Houses?
Burley Houses is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Burley Houses operate?
Burley Houses operates in Leicestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Burley Houses a registered charity?
Yes — Burley Houses is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207681.
Details
Melton Mowbray
LE13 0QJ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Burley's Almshouses
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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