City Of Wells Almshouses
Also known as: Wells Old Almshouses
To provide affordable housing for older residents of The City of Wells or people with a strong connection to the City, who are unable to satisfy their own housing need with the resources available to them.
Activities & Mission
To provide affordable housing for older residents of The City of Wells or people with a strong connection to the City, who are unable to satisfy their own housing need with the resources available to them.
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 95% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 305). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 87% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £605,077 | £819,406 | £819,406 | £8,304,472 | £8,304,472 | 4 / 6 |
| 2024 | £320,307 | £279,661 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £496,278 | £256,372 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2022 | £281,892 | £222,781 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £293,307 | £205,417 | 0 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about City Of Wells Almshouses
What does City Of Wells Almshouses do?
To provide affordable housing for older residents of The City of Wells or people with a strong connection to the City, who are unable to satisfy their own housing need with the resources available to them.
How much income did City Of Wells Almshouses report in 2025?
City Of Wells Almshouses reported total income of £605k and reported expenditure of £819k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is City Of Wells Almshouses?
City Of Wells Almshouses has a program ratio of 135.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 305 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was City Of Wells Almshouses registered as a charity?
City Of Wells Almshouses was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 September 1994 as charity number 1040554. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs City Of Wells Almshouses?
City Of Wells Almshouses is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does City Of Wells Almshouses operate?
City Of Wells Almshouses operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is City Of Wells Almshouses a registered charity?
Yes — City Of Wells Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1040554.
Details
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Also Known As
- Wells Old Almshouses
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated