reading almshouse charity

The charity supports other defined groups. Reading Almshouse Charity is a registered charity whose purpose is accommodation or housing. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Reading and operates in West Berkshire, Reading, and Wokingham.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of housing accommodation to those in need who have resided within twenty miles of St Mary's Church, St Mary's Butts, Reading for not less than three years preceding the time of appointment as a resident.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

West Berkshire Reading Wokingham

Financial Information

Latest Income

£936,772

Latest Expenditure

£834,778

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 6.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £300

Charitable Activities £891,070

Other Trading £0

Investments £45,402

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £830,018

Raising Funds £260

Governance £50,487

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £4,500

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£936,772	£834,778	£830,018	£7,799,024	£1,099,272	4 / 0
2023	£882,306	£878,056	£878,056	£7,697,030	£938,223	3 / 0
2022	£798,081	£707,970	£707,970	£7,692,780	£882,937	3 / 0
2021	£759,860	£660,796	£660,726	£7,627,669	£1,169,906	3 / 0
2020	£708,945	£585,901	£575,449	£7,528,605	£985,302	3 / 0