George Green's Almshouses
Provision of housing for poor women who are the inhabitants of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The charity has built eight new units of accommodation in Poplar in 2015 and purchased and renovated three flats in Bow in 2018.
Activities & Mission
Provision of housing for poor women who are the inhabitants of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The charity has built eight new units of accommodation in Poplar in 2015 and purchased and renovated three flats in Bow in 2018.
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.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — George Green's Almshouses (organisation 211197)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £143,203 | £123,495 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £129,183 | £121,939 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £119,239 | £107,145 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £108,213 | £87,704 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about George Green's Almshouses
What does George Green's Almshouses do?
Provision of housing for poor women who are the inhabitants of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The charity has built eight new units of accommodation in Poplar in 2015 and purchased and renovated three flats in Bow in 2018.
How much income did George Green's Almshouses report in 2025?
George Green's Almshouses reported total income of £143k and reported expenditure of £123k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was George Green's Almshouses registered as a charity?
George Green's Almshouses was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 April 2020 as charity number 1189155. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs George Green's Almshouses?
George Green's Almshouses is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jacinta Balchin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does George Green's Almshouses operate?
George Green's Almshouses operates in Tower Hamlets, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is George Green's Almshouses a registered charity?
Yes — George Green's Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189155.
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