Thomas Hickman's Charity
(1) The provision of almshouses for elderly Aylesbury residents and (2) to relieve either generally or individually Aylesbury residents who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress
Activities & Mission
(1) The provision of almshouses for elderly Aylesbury residents and (2) to relieve either generally or individually Aylesbury residents who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress
Grants
Thomas Hickman's Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £141,500
- Who it helps
- elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation or housing
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 680). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Beneficiary group 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £980,281 | £1,016,354 | £978,465 | £26,177,013 | £26,177,013 | 3 / 0 |
| 2024 | £876,092 | £913,074 | £877,551 | £24,927,737 | £24,927,737 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £840,862 | £881,472 | £836,365 | £23,931,977 | £23,931,977 | 3 / 0 |
| 2022 | £764,000 | £742,186 | £719,777 | £23,656,430 | £23,656,430 | 2 / 0 |
| 2021 | £663,213 | £532,109 | £520,749 | £25,949,214 | £25,949,214 | 2 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Hickman's Charity
What does Thomas Hickman's Charity do?
(1) The provision of almshouses for elderly Aylesbury residents and (2) to relieve either generally or individually Aylesbury residents who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress
How much income did Thomas Hickman's Charity report in 2025?
Thomas Hickman's Charity reported total income of £980k and reported expenditure of £1.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Thomas Hickman's Charity?
Thomas Hickman's Charity has a program ratio of 99.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 680 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Thomas Hickman's Charity registered as a charity?
Thomas Hickman's Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 June 1962 as charity number 202973. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Thomas Hickman's Charity?
Thomas Hickman's Charity 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 Thomas Hickman's Charity operate?
Thomas Hickman's Charity operates in Buckinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Thomas Hickman's Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Thomas Hickman's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 202973.
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Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated