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The Wilkes Alms Charity

Alleviating of hardship through the provision of almshouse accommodationThe advancement of the Christian religionGrant-giving

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Activities & Mission

Alleviating of hardship through the provision of almshouse accommodationThe advancement of the Christian religionGrant-giving

Grants

The Wilkes Alms Charity makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£141,243
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
elderly people and the general public
What it supports
the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing and religious activities

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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

Latest Income
£8,575,955
Latest Expenditure
£141,243

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 1.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 61.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £8,312,853
Charitable Activities £64,941
Other Trading £0
Investments £198,161
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £141,243
Raising Funds £0
Governance £86,724
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.

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 — Leighton Buzzard United and Almshouse Charities (organisation 4022877)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£8,575,955
£141,243£141,243£11,467,491£7,908,8081 / 0
2024
£3,355,110
£6,640£0£3,348,470£418,4700 / 5
2023
£0
£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Wilkes Alms Charity

What does The Wilkes Alms Charity do?

Alleviating of hardship through the provision of almshouse accommodationThe advancement of the Christian religionGrant-giving

How much income did The Wilkes Alms Charity report in 2025?

The Wilkes Alms Charity reported total income of £8.58m and reported expenditure of £141k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Wilkes Alms Charity registered as a charity?

The Wilkes Alms Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 August 2022 as charity number 1200027. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs The Wilkes Alms Charity?

The Wilkes Alms Charity is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wilkes Alms Charity operate?

The Wilkes Alms Charity operates in Central Bedfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Wilkes Alms Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Wilkes Alms Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1200027.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
10 August 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5198602
Charity Number
1200027

Trustees

Benjamin George Jowitt
John Edward Sykes
Mark Saccoccio
Rev David John MacGeoch
Ruth Hall
Wendy Geraldine Gibbons

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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