The Backham Almshouses
Backham Almshouses are for a man, a woman or a married couple, who have lived in the Borough of King's Lynn, for a total of twenty one years. Must be of pensionable age.
Activities & Mission
Backham Almshouses are for a man, a woman or a married couple, who have lived in the Borough of King's Lynn, for a total of twenty one years. Must be of pensionable age.
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
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 | £22,441 | £28,810 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £24,879 | £23,437 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £25,322 | £16,346 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £27,000 | £29,000 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £24,800 | £20,300 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Backham Almshouses
What does The Backham Almshouses do?
Backham Almshouses are for a man, a woman or a married couple, who have lived in the Borough of King's Lynn, for a total of twenty one years. Must be of pensionable age.
How much income did The Backham Almshouses report in 2024?
The Backham Almshouses reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £29k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Backham Almshouses registered as a charity?
The Backham Almshouses was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 January 1963 as charity number 208498. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Backham Almshouses?
The Backham Almshouses is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Backham Almshouses operate?
The Backham Almshouses operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Backham Almshouses a registered charity?
Yes — The Backham Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208498.
Details
KING'S LYNN
Norfolk
PE30 1HE
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