Richard Whitaker's Almshouses
Also known as: Richard Whitaker Charity
To provide rented accomodation to poor persons who were born in, or are inhabitants of Rossendale.
Activities & Mission
To provide rented accomodation to poor persons who were born in, or are inhabitants of Rossendale.
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 | £63,620 | £25,156 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £55,447 | £41,081 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £52,332 | £32,750 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £49,405 | £23,130 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £44,848 | £36,021 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Richard Whitaker's Almshouses
What does Richard Whitaker's Almshouses do?
To provide rented accomodation to poor persons who were born in, or are inhabitants of Rossendale.
How much income did Richard Whitaker's Almshouses report in 2025?
Richard Whitaker's Almshouses reported total income of £64k and reported expenditure of £25k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Richard Whitaker's Almshouses registered as a charity?
Richard Whitaker's Almshouses was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 1963 as charity number 212951. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Richard Whitaker's Almshouses?
Richard Whitaker's Almshouses is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Wilkinson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Richard Whitaker's Almshouses operate?
Richard Whitaker's Almshouses operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Richard Whitaker's Almshouses a registered charity?
Yes — Richard Whitaker's Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212951.
Details
PRINCESS STREET
HASLINGDEN
ROSSENDALE
LANCASHIRE
BB4 6NW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Richard Whitaker Charity
Data & trust
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- 30 July 2026
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