Housing Charities That specialise in Almshouse
Discover 1,337 Housing charities that specialise in almshouse. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Nidd Parish Fund
Facilities, Housing, Social welfareFor the relief of persons resident in the said parish of Nidd who are in conditions of hardship or distress either in gifts in kind or grants of money (which may include to any almshouses or other charitable institutions established for the benefit of persons qualified as aforesaid).
Moor Meadow Charity
Facilities, Housing, ReligionTen sixteenths of the income received is used to augment the Income of Thatcham Parochial Almshouse Charity, the remainder going to augment the Church Estates Charity administered by PCC Thatcham.
The Perkins Almshouses
HousingTo defray out of the income of the charity the cost of repairs and insurance and all other charges and outgoings in respect of the almshouse and maintain funds for the repair, improvement or rebuilding of the almshouse.
Litcham Relief In Need Charity
Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareTo relieve either generally or individually persons resident in the parish of Litcham who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by making grants of money or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce the need, hardship or distress of such persons.
The Elizabeth Clarke Relief In Need Fund
Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareRelieving either generally or individually persons resident in all Wards in Wigston, other than South Wigtton, who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by making grants or providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce the need, hardship or distress of such persons.
Metropolitan Care Charity
HousingMETROPOLITAN CARE CHARITY
Little Baddow Trust
Facilities, Housing, Social welfareThe charity has ownership of a parcel of woodland "Smaller Poors Piece" in Little Baddow and the money from its lease is held in funds fully separated although it is jointly administered with charity 239382. The object of the charity is to relieve either generally or individually persons resident in the Parish of Little Baddow who are in conditions of emotional or other need, hardship or distress.
The Elsie S Barney Memorial Fund
Housing, ReligionLinked to main almshouse charity, Hull Charterhouse. Fund is used to purchase flowers to decorate the chapel.
Stevenage Consolidated Charities
HousingKeeping of Stevenage Almshouses and Bath House
Thorngate Almshouse Trust
HousingThis charity now forms part of Thorngate Churcher Trust 1169965
Sir Henry Price Trust (priceholme)
Beneficiary group, HousingProviding and maintaining 22 Almshouses for elderly people.
Coventry Church (municipal) Charities
Beneficiary group, Housing, ReligionAlmshouses for the elderly
Nottingham Community Almshouse Charity
HousingProvision of 1 and 2 bed properties for needy people over the age of 50 in the city of Nottingham and the county of Nottinghamshire.
Lady Hewley's Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Housing, ReligionThe making of grants to Ministers, Retired Ministers and their Widows who are members of the United Reformed or Baptist churches and also students who are studying for ministries in these churches and attending certain specified colleges. Preference is given to those fro the Northern Counties of England. The management of Almshouses belonging to the trust in York
Jane Cameron's Old People's Charity
Beneficiary group, HousingThe Charity is an Almshouse which provides 101 properties for occupation by older people in Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Durham and Jarrow.
Grimsby Sailors And Fishing Charity
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe purpose of the Charity is to maintain almshouses in the Grimsby area for use by retired sailors, fish trade workers and their wives or widows
Elizabeth Jane Jones
Housing, Social welfareProviding almshouse accommodation for the poor and needy.
William Paul Housing Trust
HousingThe Charity is an Almshouse providing 80 properties for occupation by people in Ipswich
Foord Almshouses
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careProvision and management of self-contained accommodation for elderly people
Norton Folgate Almshouse Charities
HousingProvision of affordable almshouses for people in need in Spitalfields.
Hospital Of St Mary The Virgin (rye Hill And Benwell)
Health, HousingThe principal activity is the management of the Almshouses, of Rye Hill and Benwell. The number of flats for occupation by Brethren are 19 at Rye Hill and 41 at Thomas Horsley House.
Collins Memorial Trust
Beneficiary group, HousingThe Charity is an Almshouse providing 45 properties for occupation by older people in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire.
Freeston And Sagar's Almshouses
Beneficiary group, HousingAlmshouses Charity providing social housing for those in need in the area of benefice. Suitable for the elderly or those with mobility needs.
Bond's Hospital Estate Charity
Health, HousingTo maintain the endowment fund to provide income to Almshouses
The City Of London Almshouses
Beneficiary group, HousingProvides accommodation/housing for elderly/old people and other defined groups.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many almshouse housing charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,337 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 £7.7bn 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 92.3%. 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 £2.3m. 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.