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the society of merchant venturers almshouses charity

The charity supports elderly people. The Society Of Merchant Venturers Almshouses Charity is a registered charity whose purpose is accommodation or housing. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Bristol and operates in Bristol City.


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

TO PROVIDE ALMSHOUSES FOR THE POOR PERSONS OF GOOD CHARACTER WHO (EXCEPT IN SPECIAL CASES TO BE APPROVED BY THE CHARITY COMMISSION) ARE INHABITANTS OF THE CITY OF BRISTOL. IN SELECTING RESIDENTS FOR MERCHANT VENTURERS' ALMSHOUSES PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN TO MARINERS AND THEIR DEPENDANTS. IN SELECTING RESIDENTS FOR COLSTON'S ALMSHOUSE PREFERENCE SHOULD BE GIVEN TO MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£283,772
Latest Expenditure
£181,790

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 64.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 64.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£283,772£181,7900 / 28
2023£287,342£126,5450 / 28
2022£135,766£136,3460 / 28
2021£135,535£112,3470 / 28
2020£125,638£107,1860 / 28

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