St John's Winchester
St Johns Winchester is dedicated to transforming the lives of older people. Our almshouses offer safe, affordable homes and a nurturing environment. Our dementia support service provides guidance, care, and social connections for individuals living with dementia and their families. Our Hand in Hand programme combats loneliness by connecting older people with local befrienders.
Activities & Mission
St Johns Winchester is dedicated to transforming the lives of older people. Our almshouses offer safe, affordable homes and a nurturing environment. Our dementia support service provides guidance, care, and social connections for individuals living with dementia and their families. Our Hand in Hand programme combats loneliness by connecting older people with local befrienders.
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 93% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £2,857,000 | £4,330,000 | £3,360,000 | £49,288,000 | £7,500,000 | 46 / 36 |
| 2024 | £2,495,000 | £2,868,000 | £2,062,000 | £49,861,000 | £19,000,000 | 48 / 35 |
| 2023 | £2,277,000 | £2,371,000 | £1,618,000 | £49,344,000 | £7,044,000 | 40 / 35 |
| 2022 | £2,633,000 | £3,244,000 | £2,513,000 | £50,521,000 | £9,176,000 | 58 / 32 |
| 2021 | £3,639,000 | £4,219,000 | £3,461,000 | £51,606,000 | £11,183,000 | 90 / 32 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St John's Winchester
What does St John's Winchester do?
St Johns Winchester is dedicated to transforming the lives of older people. Our almshouses offer safe, affordable homes and a nurturing environment. Our dementia support service provides guidance, care, and social connections for individuals living with dementia and their families. Our Hand in Hand programme combats loneliness by connecting older people with local befrienders.
How much income did St John's Winchester report in 2025?
St John's Winchester reported total income of £2.86m and reported expenditure of £4.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St John's Winchester?
St John's Winchester has a program ratio of 117.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St John's Winchester registered as a charity?
St John's Winchester was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 August 2017 as charity number 1174290. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs St John's Winchester?
St John's Winchester is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Marianne Wanstall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St John's Winchester operate?
St John's Winchester operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St John's Winchester a registered charity?
Yes — St John's Winchester is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174290.
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Winchester
SO23 9LN
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