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Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust

Also known as: Sir Robert Geffery's Homes, Sir Robert Geffrey's Almshouse Trust, Sir Robert Geffery's Homes Trust, Sir Robert Geffery's Trust

Provides housing and related support to elderly people through two sheltered housing schemes in Hampshire. Makes grants to organisations providing educational activities for children and young people up to the age of 25 from disadvantaged backgrounds and to promote iron-related educational and heritage activities.

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Activities & Mission

Provides housing and related support to elderly people through two sheltered housing schemes in Hampshire. Makes grants to organisations providing educational activities for children and young people up to the age of 25 from disadvantaged backgrounds and to promote iron-related educational and heritage activities.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,937,458
Latest Expenditure
£2,367,066

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 58% 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 £119,647
Charitable Activities £454,720
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,363,081
Other Income £10

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,367,066
Raising Funds £0
Governance £35,097
Grants to Institutions £610,223
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,937,458
£2,367,066£2,367,066£46,173,938£16,259,8053 / 10
2024
£2,656,417
£2,317,809£2,317,809£44,551,754£15,573,5884 / 10
2023
£2,552,208
£1,851,228£1,851,228£43,240,292£15,035,5065 / 10
2022
£8,931,669
£2,066,708£2,066,708£44,451,636£14,796,1996 / 0
2021
£2,239,723
£1,992,998£1,992,998£34,172,886£7,292,6449 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust

What does Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust do?

Provides housing and related support to elderly people through two sheltered housing schemes in Hampshire. Makes grants to organisations providing educational activities for children and young people up to the age of 25 from disadvantaged backgrounds and to promote iron-related educational and heritage activities.

How much income did Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust report in 2025?

Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust reported total income of £2.94m and reported expenditure of £2.37m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust?

Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust has a program ratio of 80.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust registered as a charity?

Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 January 1975 as charity number 219153. It has been registered for 51 years.

Who runs Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust?

Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust operate?

Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 219153.

Details

Address
IRONMONGERS HALL
BARBICAN
LONDON
EC2Y 8AA
Registration Date
25 January 1975
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
219153
Charity Number
219153

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Trustees

THE IRONMONGERS' TRUST COMPANY

Also Known As

  • Sir Robert Geffery's Homes
  • Sir Robert Geffrey's Almshouse Trust
  • Sir Robert Geffery's Homes Trust
  • Sir Robert Geffery's Trust

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