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The Drapers' Almshouse Charity

Also known as: Queen Elizabeth's College

To give assistance to elderly poor people through the provision of sheltered almshouse accommodation, the upkeep of almshouse properties and estate, and the provision of social activities and other communal facilities and services for the benefit of the almshouse community.

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Activities & Mission

To give assistance to elderly poor people through the provision of sheltered almshouse accommodation, the upkeep of almshouse properties and estate, and the provision of social activities and other communal facilities and services for the benefit of the almshouse community.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,577,732
Latest Expenditure
£2,450,571

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 155.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 97% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?

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

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

Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 71% of UK Social welfare 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 £75,000
Charitable Activities £1,049,345
Other Trading £0
Investments £453,387
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,450,571
Raising Funds £0
Governance £18,711
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,577,732
£2,450,571£2,450,571£17,418,865£5,392,0292 / 0
2024
£1,494,541
£2,384,454£2,384,454£17,345,918£5,356,2812 / 0
2023
£1,281,785
£1,233,331£1,233,331£17,601,093£6,403,0372 / 0
2022
£1,479,635
£938,793£938,793£17,819,782£6,315,5164 / 0
2021
£1,382,715
£1,202,769£1,202,769£17,368,856£5,831,0324 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Drapers' Almshouse Charity

What does The Drapers' Almshouse Charity do?

To give assistance to elderly poor people through the provision of sheltered almshouse accommodation, the upkeep of almshouse properties and estate, and the provision of social activities and other communal facilities and services for the benefit of the almshouse community.

How much income did The Drapers' Almshouse Charity report in 2025?

The Drapers' Almshouse Charity reported total income of £1.58m and reported expenditure of £2.45m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Drapers' Almshouse Charity?

The Drapers' Almshouse Charity has a program ratio of 155.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Drapers' Almshouse Charity registered as a charity?

The Drapers' Almshouse Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 209850. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Drapers' Almshouse Charity?

The Drapers' Almshouse Charity 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 The Drapers' Almshouse Charity operate?

The Drapers' Almshouse Charity operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Drapers' Almshouse Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Drapers' Almshouse Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 209850.

Details

Address
THE DRAPERS COMPANY
DRAPERS HALL
THROGMORTON AVENUE
LONDON
EC2N 2DQ
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
209850
Charity Number
209850

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Trustees

THE DRAPERS' COMPANY

Also Known As

  • Queen Elizabeth's College

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14 May 2026
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