Richard Watts And The City Of Rochester Almshouse Charities
Provision of Almshouse accommodation. Grant making to relieve sickness or need to persons resident in the City of Rochester
Activities & Mission
Provision of Almshouse accommodation. Grant making to relieve sickness or need to persons resident in the City of Rochester
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
Higher than 33% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £1,544,562 | £1,714,004 | £1,305,023 | £27,283,087 | £1,727,777 | 26 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,416,871 | £1,420,795 | £1,122,450 | £25,401,950 | £1,844,687 | 25 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,279,976 | £1,327,701 | £1,056,642 | £25,211,148 | £1,831,975 | 25 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,198,021 | £1,199,636 | £910,138 | £26,434,815 | £1,323,606 | 26 / 2 |
| 2020 | £1,264,641 | £1,158,367 | £925,713 | £25,605,038 | £1,313,300 | 27 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Richard Watts And The City Of Rochester Almshouse Charities
What does Richard Watts And The City Of Rochester Almshouse Charities do?
Provision of Almshouse accommodation. Grant making to relieve sickness or need to persons resident in the City of Rochester
How much income did Richard Watts And The City Of Rochester Almshouse Charities report in 2024?
Richard Watts And The City Of Rochester Almshouse Charities reported total income of £1.54m and reported expenditure of £1.71m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Richard Watts And The City Of Rochester Almshouse Charities?
Richard Watts And The City Of Rochester Almshouse Charities has a program ratio of 84.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Richard Watts And The City Of Rochester Almshouse Charities registered as a charity?
Richard Watts And The City Of Rochester Almshouse Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 December 1962 as charity number 212828. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Richard Watts And The City Of Rochester Almshouse Charities?
Richard Watts And The City Of Rochester Almshouse Charities is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Keith Povey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Richard Watts And The City Of Rochester Almshouse Charities operate?
Richard Watts And The City Of Rochester Almshouse Charities operates in Medway, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Richard Watts And The City Of Rochester Almshouse Charities a registered charity?
Yes — Richard Watts And The City Of Rochester Almshouse Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212828.
Details
Watts Almshouses
Maidstone Road
Rochester
ME1 1SE
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