Walthamstow And Chingford Almshouse Charity
The Charity provides sheltered housing for older people from Walthamstow or Chingford in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The Charity also makes grants.Grant making falls broadly into two categories; relief in need and grants to other charitable organisations or institutions sharing similar objectives to the Charity. The recipients of grants must reside within Walthamstow or Chingford.
Activities & Mission
The Charity provides sheltered housing for older people from Walthamstow or Chingford in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The Charity also makes grants.Grant making falls broadly into two categories; relief in need and grants to other charitable organisations or institutions sharing similar objectives to the Charity. The recipients of grants must reside within Walthamstow or Chingford.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 24% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,289,087 | £1,091,229 | £1,029,309 | £25,904,470 | £908,048 | 8 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,172,804 | £1,143,249 | £1,081,970 | £25,196,231 | £900,000 | 4 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,032,766 | £898,867 | £837,013 | £24,754,603 | £900,000 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £989,206 | £707,664 | £647,302 | £25,221,086 | £900,000 | 8 / 0 |
| 2021 | £963,936 | £705,152 | £652,356 | £23,740,258 | £900,000 | 8 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Walthamstow And Chingford Almshouse Charity
What does Walthamstow And Chingford Almshouse Charity do?
The Charity provides sheltered housing for older people from Walthamstow or Chingford in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The Charity also makes grants.Grant making falls broadly into two categories; relief in need and grants to other charitable organisations or institutions sharing similar objectives to the Charity. The recipients of grants must reside within Walthamstow or Chingford.
How much income did Walthamstow And Chingford Almshouse Charity report in 2025?
Walthamstow And Chingford Almshouse Charity reported total income of £1.29m and reported expenditure of £1.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Walthamstow And Chingford Almshouse Charity?
Walthamstow And Chingford Almshouse Charity has a program ratio of 79.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Walthamstow And Chingford Almshouse Charity registered as a charity?
Walthamstow And Chingford Almshouse Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 October 2006 as charity number 1116355. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Walthamstow And Chingford Almshouse Charity?
Walthamstow And Chingford Almshouse Charity is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Walthamstow And Chingford Almshouse Charity operate?
Walthamstow And Chingford Almshouse Charity operates in Waltham Forest, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Walthamstow And Chingford Almshouse Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Walthamstow And Chingford Almshouse Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1116355.
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