Housing Charities That specialise in Almshouse
Discover 1,076 Housing charities that specialise in almshouse. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Charity Of Roger Reede
Beneficiary group, HousingProviding Almshouse Accommodation for elderly persons.
The Frank Parkinson Yorkshire Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe chief activities of the charity are the provision of relief and assistance to old, sick and/or poor persons living in Yorkshire, particularly in the parish of Guiseley, and the provision of almshouses for old people in the parish of Guiseley.
The Lygon Almshouses
Housing, Social careLygon Almhouses provides sheltered housing for the people of Fulham
Thomas Philipot's Almshouse Charity
Housing, Social welfareProvision of almshouses to poor people of good character within the ancient parishes of Eltham and Chislehurst
Kingsbury Charity
HousingThe main objects of the charity are to provide for relief in need and in sickness of persons resident in the area of the Ancient Parish of Kingsbury. Subject to the approval of the Charity Commissioners the trustees may provide land and buildings to be appropriated and used as almshouses for the accommodation of residents.
Sloswicke's Almshouse Charity
Health, Housing, Social welfareProvision of accommodation for poor persons over the age of 60 years.
The Charterhouse
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careAn Almshouse charity offering general sheltered housing for the elderly (aged 60 and over). The accommodation comprises 35 self-contained flats with on-site warden based on one site in central Hull, East Yorkshire.
Dulwich Almshouse Charity
Education, Housing, Social welfareTO RELIEVE BENEFICIARIES IN CASE OF NEED,HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF ALMSHOUSES AND OTHERWISE AS DETERMINED BY THE TRUSTEES.
The Hospital Of King James In Gateshead
Health, HousingThe principle activity of the charity is the running of an almshouse for the people of Gateshead
Dartford Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, HousingProvision of Almshouse accommodation to the elderly and needy.
Thomas Truesdale's Hospital
Health, Housing, Social welfareThe charity provides and maintains accommodation for "poor persons of good character who (except in special cases) are resident in Stamford at the time of their appointment as an Almsperson" in return for a weekly maintenance contribution. The Trustees may also apply income of the charity for the general benefit of the poor as they think fit in ways listed in the Charity Commission charter.
St Nicholas Hospital
Health, HousingAlmshouse - providing accommodation for people in need of assistance.
Blandford Forum Charities
Beneficiary group, HousingWe are an Almshouse Charity providing accommodation for elderly and families in Blandford Forum. We also have and Apprenticing and Education Charity and a Relief in Need.
The Beaumont Charity
HousingAn Almshouse Charity
Tring Charities
Housing, Social welfareAlmshouse management and relief of poverty.
Ramsey Welfare Charities
HousingHousing Association & Land owner
The Lewisham Almshouse Charities Of William Hatcliffe And Abraham Colfe
Beneficiary group, HousingThe provision of an almshouse providing sheltered accomodation for the elderly. There are 11 units in the almshouse.
The Davenport Homes
HousingProvision of almshouse accommodation for beneficiaries within the area of benefit.
The Hillier Almshouses
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careprovider of warden assisted sheltered housing for ladies over 60 years old who are of limited means
Metropolitan Benefit Societies' Almshouses
Beneficiary group, HousingTo provide accommodation for older people who are in need
The Society Of Merchant Venturers Almshouses Charity
Housing, Religion, Social welfareTO PROVIDE ALMSHOUSES FOR THE POOR PERSONS OF GOOD CHARACTER WHO (EXCEPT IN SPECIAL CASES TO BE APPROVED BY THE CHARITY COMMISSION) ARE INHABITANTS OF THE CITY OF BRISTOL. IN SELECTING RESIDENTS FOR MERCHANT VENTURERS' ALMSHOUSES PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN TO MARINERS AND THEIR DEPENDANTS. IN SELECTING RESIDENTS FOR COLSTON'S ALMSHOUSE PREFERENCE SHOULD BE GIVEN TO MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.
The John Henry Keene Memorial Homes
Housing, Social careProvide & Maintain almshouses for the residential care of persons in need, in accordance with the terms of the Scheme
Thrale Almshouse And Relief In Need Charity
Housing, Social welfare1. Provision and maintenance of residential accommodation at Thrale Almshouses, 27 Polworth Road, London SW16 and provision of benefits for residents.2. Provision of relief for persons resident in the Ancient Parish of Streatham who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress ("Relief in Need").
The Leathersellers' Barnet Charity
HousingThe Charity exists primarily to provide, maintain and manage almshouses and to provide for the general well being of the residents thereof.
C J Gallard's Almshouses
Beneficiary group, HousingProvision and maintenance of Almshouses' flats, and support, to elderly and needy people from the Borough of Tunbridge Wells in Kent.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many almshouse housing charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,076 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 £8.8bn 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 90.6%. 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 £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.