the almshouse association

The charity supports elderly people and other defined groups. The Almshouse Association is a registered charity whose purpose is the prevention or relief of poverty. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Wokingham and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Fundraising

See where The Almshouse Association is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland Northern Ireland

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

Overall Efficiency 81.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 19.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

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