The Almshouse Association

Also known as: National Association of Almshouses

Promotion of the establishment, continuation, efficiency and effectiveness of almshouse foundations, and to promote the provision, improvement, upkeep and maintenance of almshouses, and associated services and facilities.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,268,016

Latest Expenditure

£1,125,795

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 39% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 81.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 37% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 19.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 31% of UK Heritage 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 £233,898

Charitable Activities £796,800

Other Trading £21,774

Investments £215,544

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £917,665

Raising Funds £208,130

Governance £13,079

Grants to Institutions £73,815

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,268,016	£1,125,795	£917,665	£13,701,678	£3,860,800	10 / 0
2023	£893,469	£1,035,907	£893,972	£12,672,333	£3,432,312	10 / 0
2022	£822,535	£953,934	£849,138	£11,944,415	£3,272,211	10 / 0
2021	£1,094,046	£979,409	£811,034	£12,780,259	£3,575,853	10 / 0
2020	£768,397	£1,129,184	£975,958	£11,531,407	£3,386,640	10 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Almshouse Association

What does The Almshouse Association do?

How much income did The Almshouse Association report in 2024?

The Almshouse Association reported total income of £1.27m and reported expenditure of £1.13m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Almshouse Association?

The Almshouse Association has a program ratio of 72.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Almshouse Association registered as a charity?

The Almshouse Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 September 2003 as charity number 245668. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Almshouse Association?

The Almshouse Association is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Almshouse Association operate?

The Almshouse Association operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Almshouse Association a registered charity?

Yes — The Almshouse Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 245668.