Devizes Almshouse Charity

Also known as: Devizes Almshouses

To provide quality accomodation for the elderly who reside in Devizes or the surrounding villages and are in some form of need. In addition to provide communal facilities and a general environment that will enhance the residents' quality of life.

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Activities & Mission

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

Wiltshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£722,223

Latest Expenditure

£616,999

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 74.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 87.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £471,547

Other Trading £0

Investments £250,676

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £540,731

Raising Funds £65,302

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £10,966

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	£722,223	£616,999	£540,731	£9,403,721	£400,000	5 / 0
2024	£680,794	£536,960	£476,866	£9,268,596	£400,000	5 / 0
2023	£638,475	£534,475	£480,345	£9,002,437	£400,000	3 / 0
2022	£562,077	£518,011	£447,816	£8,883,995	£350,000	6 / 0
2021	£549,150	£409,758	£357,871	£9,241,671	£350,000	6 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Devizes Almshouse Charity

What does Devizes Almshouse Charity do?

How much income did Devizes Almshouse Charity report in 2025?

Devizes Almshouse Charity reported total income of £722k and reported expenditure of £617k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Devizes Almshouse Charity?

Devizes Almshouse Charity has a program ratio of 74.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Devizes Almshouse Charity registered as a charity?

Devizes Almshouse Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 December 1975 as charity number 204453. It has been registered for 51 years.

Who runs Devizes Almshouse Charity?

Devizes Almshouse Charity is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Devizes Almshouse Charity operate?

Devizes Almshouse Charity operates in Wiltshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Devizes Almshouse Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Devizes Almshouse Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 204453.