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Salisbury City Almshouse And Welfare Charities

Also known as: Municipal Charities

Provision of Ordinary Sheltered and Very Sheltered Almshouse accommodation for needy elderly people principally living within the Salisbury area and a small number of general needs accommodation for young families.Welfare grants are also made available for the relief of those in need, hardship or distress within the Salisbury area.

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Activities & Mission

Provision of Ordinary Sheltered and Very Sheltered Almshouse accommodation for needy elderly people principally living within the Salisbury area and a small number of general needs accommodation for young families.Welfare grants are also made available for the relief of those in need, hardship or distress within the Salisbury area.

Grants

Salisbury City Almshouse And Welfare Charities makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£17,000
Who it helps
children and young people and elderly people
What it supports
the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation or housing

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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

Latest Income
£2,760,768
Latest Expenditure
£2,818,195

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 986). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £245,703
Charitable Activities £1,977,674
Other Trading £0
Investments £522,198
Other Income £15,193

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,789,871
Raising Funds £28,324
Governance £57,565
Grants to Institutions £17,000
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,760,768
£2,818,195£2,789,871£24,310,675£360,00025 / 0
2024
£2,466,839
£2,485,444£2,462,973£23,405,665£355,50022 / 0
2023
£2,226,333
£2,371,409£2,341,098£22,643,143£357,97522 / 0
2022
£2,027,259
£1,764,533£1,740,533£21,831,461£356,28922 / 0
2021
£1,855,324
£1,629,226£1,482,447£22,716,824£353,24322 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Salisbury City Almshouse And Welfare Charities

What does Salisbury City Almshouse And Welfare Charities do?

Provision of Ordinary Sheltered and Very Sheltered Almshouse accommodation for needy elderly people principally living within the Salisbury area and a small number of general needs accommodation for young families.Welfare grants are also made available for the relief of those in need, hardship or distress within the Salisbury area.

How much income did Salisbury City Almshouse And Welfare Charities report in 2025?

Salisbury City Almshouse And Welfare Charities reported total income of £2.76m and reported expenditure of £2.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Salisbury City Almshouse And Welfare Charities?

Salisbury City Almshouse And Welfare Charities has a program ratio of 101.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 986 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Salisbury City Almshouse And Welfare Charities registered as a charity?

Salisbury City Almshouse And Welfare Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 1979 as charity number 202110. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs Salisbury City Almshouse And Welfare Charities?

Salisbury City Almshouse And Welfare Charities is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Salisbury City Almshouse And Welfare Charities operate?

Salisbury City Almshouse And Welfare Charities operates in Wiltshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Salisbury City Almshouse And Welfare Charities a registered charity?

Yes — Salisbury City Almshouse And Welfare Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 202110.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
19 July 1979
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
202110
Charity Number
202110

Also Known As

  • Municipal Charities

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2 November 2026
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