Mary Drew Almshouses
The charity maintains six almshouses in Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey. The houses are made available to elderly married couples, or single persons if no qualifying couple can be found, who meet criteria laid down in the Scheme of the Charity Commissioners made in 1994. Maintenance fees are charged at a level to cover long-term average costs of keeping the houses in good condition.
Activities & Mission
The charity maintains six almshouses in Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey. The houses are made available to elderly married couples, or single persons if no qualifying couple can be found, who meet criteria laid down in the Scheme of the Charity Commissioners made in 1994. Maintenance fees are charged at a level to cover long-term average costs of keeping the houses in good condition.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £42,185 | £20,956 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2023 | £42,121 | £26,176 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £31,826 | £126,454 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £32,306 | £21,779 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2020 | £27,179 | £69,566 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Mary Drew Almshouses
What does Mary Drew Almshouses do?
The charity maintains six almshouses in Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey. The houses are made available to elderly married couples, or single persons if no qualifying couple can be found, who meet criteria laid down in the Scheme of the Charity Commissioners made in 1994. Maintenance fees are charged at a level to cover long-term average costs of keeping the houses in good condition.
How much income did Mary Drew Almshouses report in 2024?
Mary Drew Almshouses reported total income of £42k and reported expenditure of £21k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Mary Drew Almshouses registered as a charity?
Mary Drew Almshouses was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 May 1962 as charity number 205887. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Mary Drew Almshouses?
Mary Drew Almshouses is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Mary Drew Almshouses operate?
Mary Drew Almshouses operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Mary Drew Almshouses a registered charity?
Yes — Mary Drew Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 205887.
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ENGLEFIELD GREEN
EGHAM
TW20 0NL
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