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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Hull Trinity House Charity
HousingProvide financial grants and accommodation in Alms Houses. Maintain and rent out properties to provide the income to help beneficiaries
Benenden Almshouse Charities
Beneficiary group, HousingProvide accommodation for retired and elderly people who have lived in the Parish of Benenden. Provide regular contact with the residents and assistance where necessary.
Hammersmith United Charities
Housing, Social care, Social welfareHUC exists to: a) operate almshouses, sheltered housing for those in need within the area of benefit; b) use its 'relief in need' power to alleviate poverty within its area of benefit.
The Merchant Taylors' Boone's Charity
Beneficiary group, HousingProvide almshouse accommodation, to give assistance to the elderly of Lewisham
Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Heritage, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareWithin Sutton Coldfield :To provide Almshouses and related benefits for elderly beneficiaries. Make grants for the relief of persons who may be elderly, disadvantaged, disabled or in need of medical assistance.To provide special benefits to local education authority schools, places of worship, historic buildings and support community groups, recreation and leisure.
Coventry Church (municipal) Charities
Beneficiary group, Housing, ReligionAlmshouses for the elderly
Harrison Housing
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareRelief of the aged poor by provision of housing and associated amenities and housing management services provided to other almshouse charities
The Skinners' Almshouse Charity
HousingProvision of Almshouses
The Foundation Of Edward Storey
Charitable activities, HousingAlmshouse provision and grant making
The Drapers' Almshouse Charity
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social welfareTo give assistance to elderly poor people through the provision of sheltered almshouse accommodation, the upkeep of almshouse properties and estate, and the provision of social activities and other communal facilities and services for the benefit of the almshouse community.
Richard Watts And The City Of Rochester Almshouse Charities
Charitable activities, HousingProvision of Almshouse accommodation. Grant making to relieve sickness or need to persons resident in the City of Rochester
The Henry Pinnock And Victoria And Albert Memorial Charity
HousingProvision of Almshouse accomodation
The Earl Of Northampton's Charity
Charitable activities, Housing1.The administration of almshouses in Greenwich, London and Shotesham, Norfolk.2 Welfare grants to support individuals and charities
Bourne United Charities
Facilities, HousingTo provide Almshouses, open spaces for the public and to provide relief in need; all in the Parish of Bourne, Lincolnshire
Walthamstow And Chingford Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social careThe Charity provides sheltered housing for older people from Walthamstow or Chingford in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The Charity also makes grants.Grant making falls broadly into two categories; relief in need and grants to other charitable organisations or institutions sharing similar objectives to the Charity. The recipients of grants must reside within Walthamstow or Chingford.
The Almshouse Association
Heritage, HousingPromotion of the establishment, continuation, efficiency and effectiveness of almshouse foundations, and to promote the provision, improvement, upkeep and maintenance of almshouses, and associated services and facilities.
Beverley Consolidated Charity
HousingWe at Beverley Housing Charity (The working name for Beverley Consolidated Charity) provide relief from need to those who have lived in Beverley and surrounding areas for 10 years or more and have reached state retirement age. We deliver this primarily, via the provision of Almshouses in the area of benefit within the terms of its current criteria. available on our website.
The Printing Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingWe have been supporting people who work or have worked in printing, packaging and publishing since 1827. Our charitable aims include promoting independence, protecting dignity and furthering skills. We meet our aims through providing financial, emotional and practical support, including a free 24/7 helpline, and working with industry partners to champion the sector's emerging talent.
The Hospital Of St John The Evangelist And Of St Anne In Okeham
Health, Housing, ReligionAs an almshouse charity we are committed to providing quality accommodation for retired people who want to maintain their independence.
The St Petrock And Heavitree Parish Lands Charity (the Parish Lands Charity)
Housing, Religion1)PROVISION OF ALMSHOUSES IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT 2)TOWARDS THE COST OF REPAIRS TO THE FABRIC OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETROCK 3)IN OR TOWARDS THE COST OF MAINTAINING RELIGIOUS SERVICES IN THE CHURCH 4)IN MAKING A PAYMENTOF -ú600 TO THE MINISTER FOR THE TIME BEING OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CENTRAL EXETER 5)FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS IN THE ALMSHOUSES OF THE CHARITY 6)ONE FURTHER ACTIVITY
The Cutbush And Corrall Charity
Housing, Social welfareProvision of almshouses for the use of poor persons of not less than 50 years of age who have connections with the Borough of Maidstone, Kent
The Lady Frances Peyton's Hospital Almshouse Charity
Health, HousingThe Charity owns and manages Almshouses in Isleham, Cambridgeshire
The Hospital Of The Blessed Mary, Commonly Called St Mary's, Hospital, Chichester
Health, HousingProvision of almshouse accommodation for persons of limited financial means
Girton Town Charity
Charitable activities, HousingThe Town Charity maintains 28 almshouses in the village of Girton Cambridgeshire. It also provides assistance for the relief of need and makes grants for charitable purposes for individuals in Girton and organisations serving the needs of villagers.
Hospital Of St Cross And Almshouse Of Noble Poverty
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareThe Hospital of St Cross, In Winchester, Hampshire is the oldest almshouse in England. Up to 25 elderly gentlemen live in self-contained accommodation. The public (mediaeval) buildings and the gardens are open to the public throughout the year. The fine transitional Norman Church is the place of worship for the parishioners of St Faith's parish
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.