Watkinson Almshouses
To provide accommodation for almspeople being decendants of George and Jane Watkinson or persons who have resided for not less than three years in the ecclesiastical parishes of St Matthew Lightcliffe, St Matthew Northowram and St John Coley,
Activities & Mission
To provide accommodation for almspeople being decendants of George and Jane Watkinson or persons who have resided for not less than three years in the ecclesiastical parishes of St Matthew Lightcliffe, St Matthew Northowram and St John Coley,
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
Financial Efficiency
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 | £22,065 | £20,065 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £20,362 | £12,514 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £18,511 | £8,803 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £15,748 | £16,899 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £15,965 | £11,946 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Watkinson Almshouses
What does Watkinson Almshouses do?
To provide accommodation for almspeople being decendants of George and Jane Watkinson or persons who have resided for not less than three years in the ecclesiastical parishes of St Matthew Lightcliffe, St Matthew Northowram and St John Coley,
How much income did Watkinson Almshouses report in 2025?
Watkinson Almshouses reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £20k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Watkinson Almshouses registered as a charity?
Watkinson Almshouses was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 May 1966 as charity number 247894. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Watkinson Almshouses?
Watkinson Almshouses is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL ROBERT WATKINSON GREEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Watkinson Almshouses operate?
Watkinson Almshouses operates in Calderdale, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Watkinson Almshouses a registered charity?
Yes — Watkinson Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 247894.
Details
18 LEWISHAM ROAD
SLAITHWAITE
HUDDERSFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
HD7 5AL
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Housing charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated