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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Woburn 1986
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareTo benefit general charitable purposes including the relief of poor pensioners by the provision and maintenance of housing including the Charity's seventeen freehold almshouses known as Staunton House in Bedfordshire
The Newbury Church And Almshouse Charity
Housing, Religion, Social welfareTo provide almshouse accommodation to poor persons of good character who have resided in the area of benefit for not less than five years immediately preceding the time of their appointment.To contribute to the care, maintenance, preservation and insurance of the fabric of the parish church, St Nicolas. To provide relief in need for persons resident in the area of benefit
Littleport Town Lands Charity
Charitable activities, Education, HousingPROVIDES ALMS HOUSE ACCOMMODATION FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY; GIVES GRANTS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS & SOCIAL GRANTS TO THE NEEDY
The George Woofindin Almshouses
HousingTo provide accommodation in accordance with the aims and principles of the George Woofindin Almshouses.
The Christopher And Sarah Aldam Bowly's Almshouse Charity
Housing, Religion, Social welfareThe provision of almshouse accomodation for poor persons who are inhabitants of the Parish of Cirencester and the adjoining parishes with a preference to persons who are members of the Society of Friends.
Grantham Almshouse Charity
HousingProvision of low cost accommodation for the needy in the area of Grantham, Lincolnshire.
The New Windsor Municipal Charities
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careThe main business is providing accommodation for the elderly low-income people of Windsor.
Joseph Crossley's Almshouses
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careProvision of sheltered housing for elderly people in specified circumstances.
Sackville College
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, HousingSackville College is a beautiful Jacobean almshouse which provides accommodation for local elderly people of limited means. The flats are comfortable, warm, safe and secure. There is a strong community spirit. The college is not supported by the Government and relies on fundraising events, visitors, donations and a very low weekly charge for its income.
All Saints Church Lands
Housing, ReligionFor the benefit of All Saints almspeople and for the purpose of furthering the work of the Church Of England in the archdeaconry of Bristol. The maintenance of All Saints Church, Bristol.
Woodley Sandford And Charvil Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareTo help local residents of Woodley, Sandford and Charvil and adjacent parishes by making small grants as 'Relief in Need'.To house elderly people in need from the parishes of Woodley, Sandford and Charvil in our Almshouses in Woodley.
Anthony Gell And Anthony Bunting Almshouse Charity
HousingTo provide & maintain four 1-bedroom flats for occupancy by residents of Wirksworth Parish who, would otherwise be unable to afford to live in the area.
The Almshouse Charity Of Sir Edmund Wright Crewe And Others
HousingProvision of Almshouses
The United Charities Of St Leonard, Shoreditch
HousingProvision of almshouse services for needy people.
The Charity Of Mrs Mabel Luke
HousingThe Charity of Mrs Mabel Luke provides affordable housing for people in housing need and with a connection to the town of Newbury or the parish of Greenham. The original endowment was of 4 almshouses but in 2018 the Charity completed the redevelopment of the site and now owns 16 one- and two-bedroom flats at Mabel Luke Place, in central Newbury. The Charity is a Registered Provider.
Rowington Almshouse Charity
Housing, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of housing accommodation for persons in need, hardship or distress who are resident in the Civil Parish of Rowington and the surrounding district and the promotion of education of persons in need who are under the age of 25 years and who are resident in the Civil Parish of Rowington and the surrounding district. (Exceptions can be made in exceptional circumstances)
Robert Hibbert's Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, HousingHousing elderly persons with preference being given to those living in the ancient borough of Luton at the time of appointment.
Barton And Royle Homes
Housing, Social welfareProvision of Alms Houses for the poor and needy
Hospital Of William Browne, Merchant
Beneficiary group, Health, Heritage, Housing, ReligionAlms House Accommodation scheme for elderly people, thirteen flats, 24 hour care line cover provided by local authority.The medieval buildings have a voluntary museum . The original chapel still offers residents and visitors Holy Communion monthly ( Normally the first Wednesday of each month at 10.00 AM). The two remunerated persons are the Clerk to the Trustees and Custodian/Caretaker
The Aberford Almshouses
Beneficiary group, HousingThe letting and upkeep of almshouses to elderly people of good character who have resided in the surrounding area for not less than two years preceding the time of application.
Harefield Parochial Charities
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, HousingThe Trust is an almshouse and grant-making charity operating only in the Parish of Harefield. It provides alms accommodation for qualifying elderly women and families and also playing fields. At Christmas cash grants are made in lieu of traditional coal allocations to qualifying elderly. Grants are also made from time to time to individuals or groups with an established need.
The Redbourn Charities
Housing, Social welfareThe Redbourn Charities offers accommodation in almshouses, and maintains these and the grounds. It manages its investments in order to achieve this main activity, but also uses the money for charitable purposes for the benefit of poor persons resident in the (ancient) Parish of Redbourn, and gives an annual donation to Redbourn Care Group and the remainder for certain other prescribed purposes.
The Nicholl And Daniel Homes
Beneficiary group, HousingPROVISION OF ALMSHOUSE ACCOMMODATION FOR 16 NEEDY PERSONS OVER 50 YEARS OF AGE.
The Church And Poor Lands In The Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Devizes
Housing, Religion, Social welfareProvision and maintenance of almshouses in Devizes, Wiltshire
John Eaton's Almshouses
HousingProvision of Almshouses
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.