Charlotte Beaty's Almshouses
Analysis
Charlotte Beaty's Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedford. It was registered in September 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Charlotte Beaty's Almshouses reported income of £31k and spending of £30k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £24k to £31k (+30%), an average of +6.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 27%. Over the whole period it spent 71% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Charlotte Beaty's Almshouses sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Backham Almshouses (£31k), The Cockin Charity (£31k) and Charity of John Corner (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide accommodation for older people who are in need and who are inhabitants of the parish of Newport Pagnell. Preference is given to members of the United Reformed Church in Newport Pagnell.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Backham Almshouses | Norfolk | £31k |
| The Cockin Charity | Truro | £31k |
| Charity of John Corner | Saltburn-By-The-Sea | £31k |
| Lady Anne Windsor Charity | Suffolk | £31k |