The Henry Gilder Drake Charity
Provision of affordable housing in the form of almshouses
Activities & Mission
Provision of affordable housing in the form of almshouses
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 2% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 85% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Henry Gilder Drake Charity (organisation 211288)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £117,415 | £36,304 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £2,686,353 | £25,049 | £25,049 | £2,720,769 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Henry Gilder Drake Charity
What does The Henry Gilder Drake Charity do?
Provision of affordable housing in the form of almshouses
How much income did The Henry Gilder Drake Charity report in 2025?
The Henry Gilder Drake Charity reported total income of £117k and reported expenditure of £36k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Henry Gilder Drake Charity?
The Henry Gilder Drake Charity has a program ratio of 0.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Henry Gilder Drake Charity registered as a charity?
The Henry Gilder Drake Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 June 2014 as charity number 1157467. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs The Henry Gilder Drake Charity?
The Henry Gilder Drake Charity is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Henry Gilder Drake Charity operate?
The Henry Gilder Drake Charity operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Henry Gilder Drake Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Henry Gilder Drake Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157467.
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