Westminster Almshouses Foundation
Also known as: The United Westminster Almshouses Charity, United Westminster Almshouses Foundation
Provision of almshouses for older people and grants to individuals
Activities & Mission
Provision of almshouses for older people and grants to individuals
Grants
Westminster Almshouses Foundation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £247,944
- Who it helps
- elderly people
- What it supports
- 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 92% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 680). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% 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 | £840,080 | £1,178,579 | £1,077,734 | £52,382,397 | £3,061,033 | 5 / 0 |
| 2024 | £861,098 | £1,029,839 | £939,368 | £51,308,124 | £2,222,484 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £880,634 | £900,721 | £827,267 | £49,408,067 | £3,160,491 | 6 / 6 |
| 2022 | £798,093 | £845,087 | £757,992 | £43,784,787 | £40,743,068 | 6 / 0 |
| 2021 | £742,035 | £851,884 | £761,176 | £43,532,279 | £3,267,450 | 5 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Westminster Almshouses Foundation
What does Westminster Almshouses Foundation do?
Provision of almshouses for older people and grants to individuals
How much income did Westminster Almshouses Foundation report in 2025?
Westminster Almshouses Foundation reported total income of £840k and reported expenditure of £1.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Westminster Almshouses Foundation?
Westminster Almshouses Foundation has a program ratio of 128.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 680 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Westminster Almshouses Foundation registered as a charity?
Westminster Almshouses Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 1973 as charity number 226936. It has been registered for 53 years.
Who runs Westminster Almshouses Foundation?
Westminster Almshouses Foundation is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Westminster Almshouses Foundation operate?
Westminster Almshouses Foundation operates in City Of Westminster, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Westminster Almshouses Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Westminster Almshouses Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 226936.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The United Westminster Almshouses Charity
- United Westminster Almshouses Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated