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Croydon Almshouses

Provision of Almshouse accommodation for needy persons living in the London Borough of Croydon and the ancient Parish of Mitcham

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Activities & Mission

Provision of Almshouse accommodation for needy persons living in the London Borough of Croydon and the ancient Parish of Mitcham

Grants

Croydon Almshouses makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£268,582
Who it helps
elderly people
What it supports
disability and the prevention or relief of poverty

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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

Latest Income
£1,901,299
Latest Expenditure
£1,835,202

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 88.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,140
Charitable Activities £727,590
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,166,569
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,626,307
Raising Funds £208,895
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £268,582
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,901,299
£1,835,202£1,626,307£39,608,363£2,000,00011 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Croydon Almshouses

What does Croydon Almshouses do?

Provision of Almshouse accommodation for needy persons living in the London Borough of Croydon and the ancient Parish of Mitcham

How much income did Croydon Almshouses report in 2025?

Croydon Almshouses reported total income of £1.90m and reported expenditure of £1.84m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Croydon Almshouses registered as a charity?

Croydon Almshouses was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 September 2024 as charity number 1209872. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Croydon Almshouses?

Croydon Almshouses is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Croydon Almshouses operate?

Croydon Almshouses operates in Croydon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Croydon Almshouses a registered charity?

Yes — Croydon Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1209872.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 September 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5230254
Charity Number
1209872

Trustees

Adam Robinson
Anthony H Smart
Arlene Eugenie Esdaile
Also governs 2 other charities
Claire Dunn
Emma Hinson
Joseph Michael Tuke
Michael Chawatama
Also governs 1 other charity
Shauna Higgins
Vanessa Russell
Yvonne Boateng

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