Housing Charities
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Boulton Cottage Homes Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, ReligionTo provide low cost accomodation to pensioners or members of the congregation of Bethesda Church, Bebington, Wirral
The New Windsor Municipal Charities
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careThe main business is providing accommodation for the elderly low-income people of Windsor.
Joseph Crossley's Almshouses
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careProvision of sheltered housing for elderly people in specified circumstances.
Sackville College
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, HousingSackville College is a beautiful Jacobean almshouse which provides accommodation for local elderly people of limited means. The flats are comfortable, warm, safe and secure. There is a strong community spirit. The college is not supported by the Government and relies on fundraising events, visitors, donations and a very low weekly charge for its income.
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.
Anthony Gell And Anthony Bunting Almshouse Charity
HousingTo provide & maintain four 1-bedroom flats for occupancy by residents of Wirksworth Parish who, would otherwise be unable to afford to live in the area.
The Almshouse Charity Of Sir Edmund Wright Crewe And Others
HousingProvision of Almshouses
Oxshott Trust Fund
Facilities, HousingThe charity manages the Oxshott Village Centre and is landlord and licenser to the Oxshott Medical Practice and licenser to The Vernon Educational Trust, the licences being for the provision of car parking services and the use of a playing field.
The Franciscan Sisters Of Mill Hill
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Religion, Social careThe charity's work is carried out principally through the Convent in Mill Hill which includes a Registered Care Home and supports the work of the Congregation's members in the community. The work is also performed in various ministries throughout the Country where work includes care, counselling, spiritual direction, visitations and therapy.
Prevent Unwanted Pets
Animals, HousingWe help people on low income towards the cost of their dogs, cats, rabbits and other smaller animals to be spayed or neutered, to reduce the great number of animals being "put to sleep", going to bad homes, etc. We also rescue, rehabilitate and rehome small animals. We are a contact for caring animal welfare groups. We are known as 'PUP' in UK.
Barlow Homes For Aged Persons
Facilities, HousingBarlow Homes provides accomodation of 37 bungalows and a Community Hall.The Community Hall is used for residents meetings, council meetings, club meetings and local elections.
The United Charities Of St Leonard, Shoreditch
HousingProvision of almshouse services for needy people.
Society For Abandoned Animals
Animals, HousingThe SAA takes in unwanted and abandoned animals (currently cats and rabbits). We provide care and veterinary treatment for them until we find them new homes.
The Griffin Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureTo provide housing, recreation and leisure for elderly people and students in Tower Hamlets.
Barns Green Playgroup
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, HousingActivities loosely follow the themes: our home & garden, our village & town, our environment & animals, our country, the world & space, holiday activities, the seaside, the seasons, night & day, relevant book topics, shopping, festivals, different communities, transport methods, music, physical education and body awareness, social skills and preparing for school and general safetly.
Rowington Almshouse Charity
Housing, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of housing accommodation for persons in need, hardship or distress who are resident in the Civil Parish of Rowington and the surrounding district and the promotion of education of persons in need who are under the age of 25 years and who are resident in the Civil Parish of Rowington and the surrounding district. (Exceptions can be made in exceptional circumstances)
Robert Hibbert's Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, HousingHousing elderly persons with preference being given to those living in the ancient borough of Luton at the time of appointment.
Barton And Royle Homes
Housing, Social welfareProvision of Alms Houses for the poor and needy
Harefield Parochial Charities
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, HousingThe Trust is an almshouse and grant-making charity operating only in the Parish of Harefield. It provides alms accommodation for qualifying elderly women and families and also playing fields. At Christmas cash grants are made in lieu of traditional coal allocations to qualifying elderly. Grants are also made from time to time to individuals or groups with an established need.
Hospital Of William Browne, Merchant
Beneficiary group, Health, Heritage, Housing, ReligionAlms House Accommodation scheme for elderly people, thirteen flats, 24 hour care line cover provided by local authority.The medieval buildings have a voluntary museum . The original chapel still offers residents and visitors Holy Communion monthly ( Normally the first Wednesday of each month at 10.00 AM). The two remunerated persons are the Clerk to the Trustees and Custodian/Caretaker
The Aberford Almshouses
Beneficiary group, HousingThe letting and upkeep of almshouses to elderly people of good character who have resided in the surrounding area for not less than two years preceding the time of application.
Ince Blundell Hall Carers Respite
Health, Housing, Religion, Social careWe support unpaid carers by providing essential respite breaks, allowing them time to rest and recharge at Ince Blundell Hall. Our work helps sustain carers' well-being, ensuring they can continue their vital role with renewed energy and support.
Doorstep
Housing, Social welfareThe relief of poverty and distress and the advancement of education of persons resident in Camden and the surrounding area in particular those who are homeless or living in temporary accommodation.
The Charity Of Mrs Mabel Luke
HousingThe Charity of Mrs Mabel Luke provides affordable housing for people in housing need and with a connection to the town of Newbury or the parish of Greenham. The original endowment was of 4 almshouses but in 2018 the Charity completed the redevelopment of the site and now owns 16 one- and two-bedroom flats at Mabel Luke Place, in central Newbury. The Charity is a Registered Provider.
John Howard Nurses' Homes
Health, Housing, Professions, Social welfareTo provide relief for former nurses who are in need, hardship or distress
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many housing charities are there in the UK?
There are 3,243 registered housing charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the 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 housing charities?
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 housing charities?
Across all 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 housing charities?
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.