Norton Folgate Almshouse Charities
Provision of affordable almshouses for people in need in Spitalfields.
Activities & Mission
Provision of affordable almshouses for people in need in Spitalfields.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 3% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 274). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £621,270 | £15,362 | £15,362 | £2,911,769 | £118,574 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £240,929 | £218,271 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £225,088 | £196,846 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £217,535 | £151,070 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £179,005 | £118,383 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Norton Folgate Almshouse Charities
What does Norton Folgate Almshouse Charities do?
Provision of affordable almshouses for people in need in Spitalfields.
How much income did Norton Folgate Almshouse Charities report in 2025?
Norton Folgate Almshouse Charities reported total income of £621k and reported expenditure of £15k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Norton Folgate Almshouse Charities?
Norton Folgate Almshouse Charities has a program ratio of 2.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 274 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Norton Folgate Almshouse Charities registered as a charity?
Norton Folgate Almshouse Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 207243. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Norton Folgate Almshouse Charities?
Norton Folgate Almshouse Charities is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER DAVID WEAVERS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Norton Folgate Almshouse Charities operate?
Norton Folgate Almshouse Charities operates in Tower Hamlets, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Norton Folgate Almshouse Charities a registered charity?
Yes — Norton Folgate Almshouse Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207243.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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