Metropolitan Benefit Societies' Almshouses
To provide accommodation for older people who are in need
Activities & Mission
To provide accommodation for older people who are in need
Areas of Operation
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £283,826 | £359,025 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2024 | £262,211 | £357,656 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £258,526 | £340,812 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £256,806 | £318,092 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2021 | £244,782 | £281,629 | 0 / 6 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Metropolitan Benefit Societies' Almshouses
What does Metropolitan Benefit Societies' Almshouses do?
To provide accommodation for older people who are in need
How much income did Metropolitan Benefit Societies' Almshouses report in 2025?
Metropolitan Benefit Societies' Almshouses reported total income of £284k and reported expenditure of £359k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Metropolitan Benefit Societies' Almshouses registered as a charity?
Metropolitan Benefit Societies' Almshouses was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 January 1986 as charity number 293247. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Metropolitan Benefit Societies' Almshouses?
Metropolitan Benefit Societies' Almshouses is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alexander Cox. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Metropolitan Benefit Societies' Almshouses operate?
Metropolitan Benefit Societies' Almshouses operates in Islington, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Metropolitan Benefit Societies' Almshouses a registered charity?
Yes — Metropolitan Benefit Societies' Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293247.
Details
Balls Pond Road
LONDON
N1 4AH
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