Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith
Also known as: Greenwich Charities of William Hatcliffe and the Misses Smith
Provision of almshouse accommodation for thirteen persons over the age of 55, with a preference for widows and single women, living in the "area of benefit" i.e. the south side of the River Thames up to a radius of 5 miles from the almshouses. Provision of grants to enable elderly people, living in the charity's area of benefit, to remain in their own homes.
Activities & Mission
Provision of almshouse accommodation for thirteen persons over the age of 55, with a preference for widows and single women, living in the "area of benefit" i.e. the south side of the River Thames up to a radius of 5 miles from the almshouses. Provision of grants to enable elderly people, living in the charity's area of benefit, to remain in their own homes.
Grants
Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £210,483
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation or housing
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 668). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% 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
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 | £459,502 | £210,483 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £326,553 | £153,976 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £553,007 | £152,305 | £135,321 | £2,802,087 | £2,770,132 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £308,195 | £131,532 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £234,115 | £250,215 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith
What does Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith do?
Provision of almshouse accommodation for thirteen persons over the age of 55, with a preference for widows and single women, living in the "area of benefit" i.e. the south side of the River Thames up to a radius of 5 miles from the almshouses. Provision of grants to enable elderly people, living in the charity's area of benefit, to remain in their own homes.
How much income did Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith report in 2025?
Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith reported total income of £460k and reported expenditure of £210k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith?
Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith has a program ratio of 24.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 668 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith registered as a charity?
Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 October 1963 as charity number 227721. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith?
Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith 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 Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith operate?
Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith operates in Greenwich, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith a registered charity?
Yes — Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 227721.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Greenwich Charities of William Hatcliffe and the Misses Smith
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated