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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Cullompton United Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Housing9 Almshouses within Cullompton, Community House and land left to the Charities.Gifts in Need to members of the Parish of CULLOMPTON, either individual, groups, nursery fees, help with assisted transport with the Car Voluntary Scheme of Cullompton. Many Piper lifelines for the elderly. George Spicer Fund with help of a grant of -+-ª100 towards tools or books for appentices/ students.
Epsom Parochial Charities
HousingTo provide residential accommodation in its three almshouses. To provide aid to those in need and/or for advancement in life (eg. educational support subject to residence, within the three ancient parishes of Epsom.
Charity Of Ann Edwards
Beneficiary group, Housing, Professions, Social welfareThe Charity of Ann Edwards was est by a bequest of Ann Edwards, for the building of almshouses to house clergy widows & female dependants of clergymen who had served in the Diocese of Gloucester. The almshouses were sold, & a new development of 8 housing units at Abbeydale was completed in 1994. The 1993 CC Scheme widened the qualification for residence to any poor single lady members of the CofE
Poors Charities
Housing, Social welfareThe charity owns 14 almshouses that provide supported housing for single people aged 60 and over in social, financial and housing need with a past or present connection with Harlow, Essex
St Mary Magdalen And St John The Baptist Hospitals Charity
Health, HousingProvision of almshouses.
Andrew Windsor Almshouses
Beneficiary group, HousingTo provide housing for retired, elderly people in straightened circumstances, capable of independent living.
Dunk's Almshouse Charity
HousingDunks Almshouse Charity provides accommodation to local residents in need of housing.
Manning And Anderdon Almshouses
HousingPROVIDING ALMSHOUSES FOR 7 OCCUPANTS
The Marshall And Browne Memorial Homes
HousingThe charity maintains and run the properties known as Mrs Marshall's Memorial Cottages and the Browne Memorial Almshouses. The homes are used for persons who through misfortune have become reduced from better circumstances, and are resident in the area and are not less than 60 years of age.The charity employs two wardens who oversee the residents. The charity also employs a gardener.
Almshouse Charity Of Sir William Powell
HousingHousing persons in need over 55 years of age resident within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham or elsewhere in special cases approved by the trustees.
Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust
Charity and VCS support, Health, HousingThe objective of the Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust is to help house underprivileged mature adults in Buntingford, Hertfordshire. The Trust raises funds through the letting of endowment and investment properties to support the running and maintenance of the Almshouses.
Wakefield Charities Homes
Beneficiary group, HousingThe provision of good quality accommodation at an affordable price to those in financial need, aged over 50, who have a connection with the City of Wakefield. The Homes comprise 31 dwellings, 17 at Horne Street, 4 at Holmfield Avenue and - following the merger with Dr Crowther's Almshouses - 6 at Westfield Road and 4 at George Street, Wakefield.
Hudson's And Storer's Charities
Housing, Social welfareAlmshouses and poor relief
Almshouse Charity Of Letitia Cornwallis
HousingAlmshouse
Ann Crowe's And Wright's Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, HousingWe have 10 properties that are rented to the elderly widowed in need of accomodation that are currently living in the Ancient Parish of Enfield.
The Hallaton And Isabella Stenning Trust
Housing, LeisureProvision of 16 almshouses providing villagers with affordable accommodation enabling them to stay in Hallaton when the high cost of housing in the village may otherwise prevent them from being able to do so.Providing recreational facilities and grants on approved application for inhabitants of Hallaton & surrounding neighbourhood for education or need.
Kings Cottages Trust
Beneficiary group, HousingProvision of accessible, reasonably-priced accommodation (formerly referred to as 'Almshouses') for older people in Bishop's Stortford. The Charity does not provide 'care', and Residents either live independently or make their own arangements with family or Social Services if support is needed.
The Almshouses Of John Isbury And Jacob Hardrett
HousingProvision of almshouses
Fountain's Hospital
Health, HousingProviding Almshouse accommodation in Linton, North Yorkshire
Victoria Homes
Beneficiary group, HousingAlmshouses for elderly people
Charity Of Sarah Jane Wood And Mary Ann Garnett
HousingProvision of Almshouses
The Sidney Hill Churchill Wesleyan Cottage Homes
HousingProvision of housing for people in housing need aged 50 or over.The housing is provided in 12 almshouse cottage homes in Churchill, North Somerset.Preference is given to applicants in financial need and from, or with, connections with this area.
Meggs' Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, HousingThe Charity provides housing and support services to the elderly in almshouses in Upton Lane, east London.
The West Hackney Almshouse Charity
HousingThe upkeep of the almshouse premises, namely West Hackney House, 15 Northwold Road, London, N16, and thereafter to apply the income of the Charity for the benefit of the almspeople of the Charity.
Weedon's Almshouses
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareTO PROVIDE HOUSING TO THE POOR AND NEEDY OF CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. THIS WILL INCLUDE PROVIDING HOUSING TO CHESHAM RESIDENTS THAT HAVE MOVED AWAY BUT WHO NOW NEED TO RETURN TO THE AREA FOR FAMILY SUPPORT.
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.