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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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.
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.
Waltham Abbey Non-Educational Parochial Charities
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe charity is an almshouse charity set up to provide accommodation for poor persons of good character. The charity is generally known as Francis Green House which comprises 11 flats for elderly people in need.The almshouses are located at Francis Green House, Grove Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BP
Rogers' Almshouses
Beneficiary group, HousingThe Charity provides housing in 16 Almshouses on one site in Harrogate town centre. The Charity criteria stipulates applicants must have a true housing need, be over 60, have a clear connection with the administrative area of Harrogate Borough (as defined in 1974) or Bradford Metropolitan District Council and be capable of independent living.
Consolidated Almshouse Charity Of Swanscombe
HousingAn Almshouse Charity suppling affordable housing to those in need, Accepting applications from anyone with a connection to the borough of Dartford Kent.
Ravenstone Hospital Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareTHE PROVISION OF ACCOMMODATION FOR POOR WOMEN OF GOOD CHARACTER BY MEANS OF A COMPLEX OF 25 ALMSHOUSE FLATS WITH A RESIDENT WARDEN. THE AREA OF BENEFIT FROM WHICH RESIDENTS MAY BE APPOINTED IS THE ANCIENT PARISHES OF RAVENSTONE AND SWANNINGTON AND THE ANCIENT TOWNSHIP OF SWANNINGTON, LEICESTERSHIRE. APPOINTMENTS MAY BE MADE FROM OUTSIDE THIS AREA IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY APPLICATION WITHIN THE AREA.
Parmiter's Almshouse And Pension Charity
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareProvision of almshouse accommodation for beneficiaries in Bethnal Green, London E2, situated in Clacton Essex and the provision of a bi-annual pension and at least four annual social events to its pensioners.
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.
Stewart's And Budgen's Almshouses
Beneficiary group, HousingProvide 11 bungalows, each for single occupancy by widowed or single women of pensionable age, who are able to look after themselves, and who are eligible for housing benefit.
Amersham United Charities
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe object of the Charity is to serve the needs of Amersham and Coleshill Almshouse Charity. To meet this objective the Charity seeks charitable donations from the members and others. there have been no changes in the Charity's objects or policies during the year.
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.
Almshouse Charity Of John Shaftoe
Beneficiary group, HousingProvision of housing for persons in need in the following order of priority. 1) Residents in the Parish of Haydon over 60 years. 2) Persons resident in Haydon Parish. 3) Persons resident in Northumberland over 60 years. 4) Exceptionally, Persons resident outside of Northumberland over 60 years.
St Joseph's Almshouses
Housing, Religion, Social welfareThe Charity exists to maintain and manage 10 almshouses in its ownership for poor persons of good character who are members of the Roman Catholic Church.
Hibbert Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, HousingThe charity was established in 1869 to manage the Hibbert Almshouses, established in 1858 by Sarah and Mary Ann Hibbert for the elderly of the ancient parish of Clapham.
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.
Sir Thomas Gresham Charities
Arts, Housing, LeisureThe purpose of the charity is the provision of eight Almshouses known as the Gresham Almshouses; the annual payment of an allowance to the almsfolk; and the payment of -ú100 per annum to each of the four Gresham lecturers in Divinity, Astronomy, Music and Geometry.
James Smith's Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careThe Almshouse Trust provides accommodation for elderly people on limited income and provides well-being support and benefit in such a manner as the Trustees think fit from time to time.
Winifred Bamford Hesketh Almshouses
Housing, Religion, Social welfareAlmshouse Charity. The provision of accommodation for poor or aged persons of good character and whenever possible are members of the Church of England or the Church of Wales. Residents contribute a weekly maintenance contribution towards the cost of maintaining the properties and essential services, but the weekly amount shall not be such as to cause hardship.
Sambourne Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingThe provision of housing for local persons in need of accommodation. Financial help to local elderly, infirm and disabled persons. Educational and training grants to local young persons wishing to improve their skills. Support for transport from village to nearby town.
Hospital Of Sir John Hawkins, Knight, In Chatham
Armed forces, Health, HousingUnder the Statutory Instrument of 1983 and Scheme Amendment of 1996, the provision of well maintained almshouse accommodation for the relief of needy or disabled persons who have served in the; Royal Navy, Royal Marines, WRNS QARNNS, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Merchant Navy, Army, Royal Air Force or has been employed in HM Dockyards on the construction, maintenance, refitting or repair of HM Ships.
Beckenham Parochial Charity
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe primary purposes of the Charity are: to provide and maintain good housing for needy people in Beckenham and Penge, grants of money for relief in need, hardship or distress of residents of Beckenham and Penge, or to former almshouse residents and grants of money for the promotion of education of young persons living in Beckenham and Penge.
Charities Of Nicholas And Beamond
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Housing, Social welfareTo provide sheltered accommodation for residents over 60 years old on limited income under the Almshouse Trust under the lease with Warden Housing (now Home Group) and to benefit poor members of the Salters' Company and poor people in Greater London.
The Powell And Welch Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HousingAs a modern Almshouse Charity we provide affordable housing in a rural area for local people who are in need. Our Residents are elderly people of limited means who are accepted as Almshouse Residents due to their circumstances and their inability to fund a home from their own resources.
Fry Brothers' Charity
Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureTo provide almshouses accommodation to those in need who are or who have been inhabitants of Portesham and the neighbourhood thereof with a preference for such persons who are retired agriculture or horticultural workers.
Barlborough Hospital
Health, Housing, Social welfareAn unincorporated charity administering four Almshouse flats in the village of Barlborough under bequests and an original deed dated 1752. These provide subsidised accommodation for people experiencing hardship.
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.