Philip Metcalfe's Almshouses
Provides, in a rural location, accommodation for needy older people with connexions to Hawstead, or surrounding parishes in Suffolk
Activities & Mission
Provides, in a rural location, accommodation for needy older people with connexions to Hawstead, or surrounding parishes in Suffolk
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.
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Financial Information
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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 | £22,795 | £8,632 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £21,140 | £10,930 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £114,460 | £165,494 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £19,057 | £28,394 | 0 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about Philip Metcalfe's Almshouses
What does Philip Metcalfe's Almshouses do?
Provides, in a rural location, accommodation for needy older people with connexions to Hawstead, or surrounding parishes in Suffolk
How much income did Philip Metcalfe's Almshouses report in 2025?
Philip Metcalfe's Almshouses reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £9k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Philip Metcalfe's Almshouses registered as a charity?
Philip Metcalfe's Almshouses was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 May 1964 as charity number 234453. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Philip Metcalfe's Almshouses?
Philip Metcalfe's Almshouses is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANTHONY HOLLIDAY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Philip Metcalfe's Almshouses operate?
Philip Metcalfe's Almshouses operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Philip Metcalfe's Almshouses a registered charity?
Yes — Philip Metcalfe's Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 234453.
Details
Hawstead
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP29 5NH
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