Thorner's Homes

The provision of almshouse accommodation for poor widows and single women aged 55 or over; who require such accommodation due to poverty, financial hardship or other charitable need.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of almshouse accommodation for poor widows and single women aged 55 or over; who require such accommodation due to poverty, financial hardship or other charitable need.

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

Southampton City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£988,756

Latest Expenditure

£1,172,777

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 118.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 71% 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

Donations & Legacies £80,842

Charitable Activities £817,761

Other Trading £0

Investments £90,153

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,167,482

Raising Funds £5,295

Governance £0

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 2024.

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 2026 — The Barlow and Ellyett Homes for Aged Women (organisation 206699)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£988,756	£1,172,777	£1,167,482	£15,055,326	£1,619,923	7 / 0
2023	£3,026,078	£1,117,491	£1,108,409	£15,206,737	£1,939,897	6 / 0
2022	£707,625	£813,589	£812,896	£13,266,840	£958,304	5 / 0
2021	£694,261	£760,443	£757,491	£13,350,266	£3,095,579	6 / 0
2020	£0	£0				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Thorner's Homes

What does Thorner's Homes do?

The provision of almshouse accommodation for poor widows and single women aged 55 or over; who require such accommodation due to poverty, financial hardship or other charitable need.

How much income did Thorner's Homes report in 2024?

Thorner's Homes reported total income of £989k and reported expenditure of £1.17m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Thorner's Homes?

Thorner's Homes has a program ratio of 118.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Thorner's Homes registered as a charity?

Thorner's Homes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 April 2020 as charity number 1189291. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Thorner's Homes?

Thorner's Homes is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Thorner's Homes operate?

Thorner's Homes operates in Southampton City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Thorner's Homes a registered charity?

Yes — Thorner's Homes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189291.