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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Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingProvision of almshouse accommodation for thirteen persons over the age of 55, with a preference for widows and single women, living in the "area of benefit" i.e. the south side of the River Thames up to a radius of 5 miles from the almshouses. Provision of grants to enable elderly people, living in the charity's area of benefit, to remain in their own homes.
George Fentham Hampton In Arden Charity
HousingTO ADMINISTER THE ALMSHOUSES, OTHER PROPERTIES AND ASSETS OWNED BY THE CHARITY TO GENERATE INCOME. TO APPLY THE INCOME FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS IN THE ALMSHOUSES AND IN CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF HAMPTON IN ARDEN.
Hereford Municipal Charities
HousingThese are the combined charities of the City of Hereford within the city boundaries of 1972, and Almshouse and grants can only be made to residents living in this area.
Land And Possessions Of The Poor Of Ely Otherwise Parsons' Charity
Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareMaking grants towards the relief of financial hardship, education, training and for medical needs including grants to other charities and community organisations.Also providing dwellings (almshouses) and supporting the residents who live them.All above activities are limited to an area of benefit which corresponds with the LocalGovernment area administered by the City of Ely Council
The Lowestoft Church And Town Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social careThis Charity administers 67 almshouses at Church Green Off St. Margarets Road Lowestoft. These almshouses are a warden assisted sheltered housing complex for the elderly
The George Gibson Almshouses Foundation Trust
HousingFor the public benefit to relieve the need of persons resident in Newmarket and the surrounding areas who are 55 years or over and in need of financial support and assistance with the provision of healthcare and housing
Banbury Charities
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare1. To benefit inhabitants of the former Borough of Banbury. 2. To provide and maintain almshouse accommodation. 3. To benefit sick, poor persons by such means as trustees consider appropriate. 4. To assist educational establishments and students less than 25 years of age. 5. To relieve persons who are in need hardship or distress. 6. To benefit persons suffering from illness, accident old age or i
Henley On Thames Almshouse Charity
Housinghousing for those in need in Henley on Thames/Bix and Rotherfield Greys
The Odiham Consolidated Charities
Arts, Education, HousingThe main activity of the charity is to run the Almshouses at Gurney Court, Benford Court and The Old Court, Odiham. In addition to running these Almshouses, the Trustees seek to fulfil the wishes of their benefactors by relieving need in the Parish and by making donations to three local schools in the form of library grants.
The Charity Of Thomas Oken And Nicholas Eyffler
HousingThe provision of almshouses and the relief in need for persons living within the town of Warwick.
Hospital Of The Blessed Trinity, Guildford
Beneficiary group, Health, HousingThe provision of affordable housing for local elderly people who demonstrate a need for such a facility. Abbot's Hospital is a member of the Almshouse Association.
St Leonard's Hospital
Beneficiary group, Health, HousingAlms Housing for the elderly
Dorchester Almshouses
Housing, Social welfareThe relief of financial hardship by the provision of social housing in the form of almshouse accommodationand ancillary equipment, services and financial relief for almpersons appointed from the class ofbeneficiaries.The class of beneficiaries is people in financial hardship who are inhabitants of the town of Dorchester orelsewhere in the county of Dorset.
The Mills Charity
Housing, Social welfareProvide for people in Framlingham and the surrounding area, assistance for those in need, hardship, or distress, provide and maintain the Almshouses and assist with other projects which are for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Framlingham and surrounding area.
Nicholas Chamberlaine's Hospital And Sermon
Health, HousingProvision and maintenance of 28 affordable units of housing at Almshouses
United Charities Of Cambridge
Housing, Social welfare1) Provision of almshouses for persons in conditions of need, hardship or distress living within the City of Cambridge and its surrounding area. 2) Relief in Need funds given annually to qualified charities and institutions for the relief of poverty and the education of the young in and around the City of Cambridge.
Charity Of Roger Reede
Beneficiary group, HousingProviding Almshouse Accommodation for elderly persons.
Shrewsbury Drapers Holy Cross Limited
HousingManagement as a registered social landlord of 51 Almshouses in Shrewsbury and Newport (Shrops) owned by the linked/subsidiary charity Shrewsbury Drapers Company Charity (1132671-1).
The Hopkins And Sneyd Almshouse Charity
HousingProvision of housing accomodation for persons in need residence in the ancient parish of Rugeley, Staffordshire.
The Friendly Almshouses
Beneficiary group, HousingTo relieve and assist women of good character who are over the age of 50 who are in need, in particular by the provision of social housing in the form of almshouse accommodation and facilities for such women on terms appropriate to their needs.
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
Corfe Castle Charity
HousingProvides almshouse accommodation and affordable housing in Corfe Castle VillageGrants and loans for education, sickness and disability, hardshipGrants to local organisationsArea of benefit is the civil parish of Corfe Castle
Thomas Philipot's Almshouse Charity
Housing, Social welfareProvision of almshouses to poor people of good character within the ancient parishes of Eltham and Chislehurst
King Edward Vi And The Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity
Housing, Social welfareThe provision and maintenance of housing accommodation for persons who are in need, hardship or distress and who are resident in the former borough of Saffron Walden in the County of Essex and such charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents.
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.