The Sheffield Firth Almshouses
Analysis
The Sheffield Firth Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sheffield. It was registered in November 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Sheffield Firth Almshouses reported income of £221k and spending of £152k, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £186k to £221k (+19%), an average of +4.5% a year. Over the whole period it spent 77% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The Sheffield Firth Almshouses sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Penhurst Retreat Centre Charitable Trust (£221k), Newbury Municipal Charities (£221k) and Rand's Educational Foundation (£221k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
A select development of 32 modern one-bed homes for eligible elderly people operating on an incorporated basis, having been founded in 1869. The trust operates an equal opportunities policy. A resident warden oversees the welfare of residents and provides services that help residents enjoy their freedom and independence within a comfortable and secure environment and offering social activity.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Penhurst Retreat Centre Charitable Trust | Battle | £221k |
| Newbury Municipal Charities | Newbury | £221k |
| Rand's Educational Foundation | Hertfordshire | £221k |
| Coulter Trust | West Sussex | £222k |