Housing Charities That specialise in Almshouse
Discover 1,250 Housing charities that specialise in almshouse. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Whitgift Foundation
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Housing, Social careThe charity has two independent schools in the Croydon area. Fee assistance is provided to 300 pupils by way of a means tested bursaries scheme. The charity also runs two care homes and Almshouses providing nursing care, residential care and sheltered accommodation to the elderly in the region.
Pickering And Ferens Homes
HousingPickering and Ferens Homes operates in the city of Kingston upon Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire, is a registered housing association, a registered charity and a member of the National Association of Almshouses. The Charity manages approximately 1200 homes. The Charity's mission statement is to provide excellent quality homes and services which enhance later life.
M&g Multi-Asset Fund For Charities
HousingThe fund has two aims; To provide a higher total return (the combination of capital growth and income), net of the ongoing charge figure, than that of a composite index over any five-year period and to provide an annual yield of at least 3%. The fund invests in collective investment schemes, typically funds managed by M&G, to gain exposure to a diversified range of asset classes including
Amicus Trust
HousingSupporting single homeless people and enabling them to achieve and sustain an independent life.We provide Supported Accomodation. We provide support to get people into Education & EmploymentWe are also the Corporate Trustee of Charlotte Beaty's Almshouses
The Sheppard Trust
Beneficiary group, HousingThe Sheppard Trust is an almshouse charity. We provide housing for older women in need of low cost, comfortable and secure homes. Priority is given to those in greatest need. Residents live independently with the security of knowing their homes will remain affordable and well-maintained, and that support is on hand when needed: in emergencies or to help maintain independent living.
St. John's Foundation Est. 1174
Health, Housing, ReligionThe provision of almshouse accommodation for people resident in Bath and the surrounding area who are over 65 years of age and who are in financial need as well as providing grants and financial support to individuals and organisations within the Bath area for those in need.
Richmond Charities
HousingThe Charity's object is to house people over the age of 65 who are in housing need and financial need and who have lived for at least the last 2 years in the London Borough of Richmond and who are able to live independently.
The Yardley Great Trust Group
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe charity's aims are to:provide relief and care, including day care and outreach services and care homes, for elderly and/or disabled persons;provide and manage almshouses for residents in need;relieve those in need hardship or distress generally or individually by making grants;let allotment land belonging to the Trust.
Charity Of Sir Richard Whittington
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing1. The administration of two thriving almshouse communities for the elderly, one in London and one in Surrey, providing homes for nearly 100 individuals 2.Grant making, primarily for the relief of need and to support the elderly.
United St Saviour's Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingGrant making and other support to Southwark beneficiary organisations. Advice and guidance to Southwark individuals. Provision of almshouse accommodation to Southwark residents over 60 on limited income. Research activities
Thorngate Churcher Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careRegistered to be incorporated form of Thorngate Almshouse Trust in March 2017. Owns and manage 124 sheltered flats for older people in Gosport, Hampshire. Registered provider number 4839. Also owns and manage a 44 bedroomed registered care home for older people in Gosport Hampshire.
Pate's Grammar School Foundation
Charitable activities, Education, Housing, Social welfareThe objects of the Charity are for the public benefit, to advance education by: the provision of land and buildings and funding to Pate's Grammar School; operating The Richard Pate School; and promoting the education of current or ex-pupils of both schools (e.g.scholarships, bursaries, grants). Remainng funds may be applied to relieving poverty by grants to Pate House Charity (almshouse charity).
Wyggestons And Trinity Almshouses
Charitable activities, Education, Health, Housing, Social careAlmshouses in the West end area of the city of Leicester for people over the age of 60 years.Residential Care Home with 26 single en suite rooms.Annual grant to the Wyggeston School Foundation.Grants to individuals paid through Leicester Charity Link.Provision of property for housing homeless people managed via an external agency
The Wilkes Alms Charity
Housing, Social welfareAlleviating of hardship through the provision of almshouse accommodationThe advancement of the Christian religionGrant-giving
The Geffrye Museum Trust
Facilities, Heritage, Housing, SocietyThe Museum of the Home explores the theme of home through galleries, rooms through time and gardens, special exhibitions, learning programmes and community engagement activities. Formerly known as the Geffyre Museum, it is housed in the 300-year old Geffrye Almshouse buildings in Hackney,and encourages people from London's diverse communities to learn about home - a theme common to everyone.
Rowland Hill And Vaughan Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Housing, Social welfareThe provision of social housing (almshouses) and activities to promote social interaction and active ageing for elderly women.Operates in Spelthorne Borough Council.Provides buildings, facilities and open space
Lench's Trust
Housing, Social welfareLench's Trust is an Almshouse Charity, providing care and quality homes to people over the age of 55 in need, in and around Birmingham, attempting to reduce social isolation within this demographic and creating communities within our Schemes.
Walton On Thames Charity
Facilities, HousingProviding social housing in the form of almshouses; helping individuals in need; providing grant support and accommodation to local organisations and managing allotments.Operates in Elmbridge Surrey.
The Liversage Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social care, Social welfareAn Almshouse Charity, founded in 1529 for the relief of poverty, became a CIO April 2014. Area of operation is limited to Derby. Focus is assisting older people primarily through direct provision of housing. Small grants to relieve need are also available to a broader age range. We manage four almshouse estates for people aged 60 or over, and run a 40-bed Residential Home for frail older people.
Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social care, Social welfareProvides housing and related support to elderly people through two sheltered housing schemes in Hampshire. Makes grants to organisations providing educational activities for children and young people up to the age of 25 from disadvantaged backgrounds and to promote iron-related educational and heritage activities.
Bristol Charities
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingAlmshouse provision, day services provision and development and grant giving.The Trustees have agreed that the prime objective can be summed up as "Enhancing Quality of Life for Older People in our Communities"
St John's Winchester
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareSt Johns Winchester is dedicated to transforming the lives of older people. Our almshouses offer safe, affordable homes and a nurturing environment. Our dementia support service provides guidance, care, and social connections for individuals living with dementia and their families. Our Hand in Hand programme combats loneliness by connecting older people with local befrienders.
The Hartley Trust
Health, HousingManagement of Almshouses
Salisbury City Almshouse And Welfare Charities
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareProvision of Ordinary Sheltered and Very Sheltered Almshouse accommodation for needy elderly people principally living within the Salisbury area and a small number of general needs accommodation for young families.Welfare grants are also made available for the relief of those in need, hardship or distress within the Salisbury area.
St Mary Magdalene And Holy Jesus Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social welfareProvision of housing - almshouses - for older persons who are in need, hardship or distress within Newcastle upon Tyne. Payments for the relief in need of the Brethren and Sisters of the Hospitals of Thomas Davison, Ann Davison and Sir Walter Blackett. Making grants to, & provide or pay for items, services & facilities for individuals & organisations who are in need, hardship or distress.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many almshouse housing charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,250 registered almshouse housing charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the almshouse housing charities by income?
Nuffield Health is the largest by latest reported annual income (£1.5bn). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of almshouse housing charities?
Almshouse housing charities reported a combined annual income of £15.9bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for almshouse housing charities?
Across all almshouse housing charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 89.6%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of almshouse housing charities?
Almshouse housing charities have an average annual income of £1.5m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.