Chandos & Dent's Almshouses
Analysis
Chandos & Dent's Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cheltenham. It was registered in July 2016, 10 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.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Chandos & Dent's Almshouses reported income of £123k and spending of £99k, spending 80% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £106k to £123k (+16%), an average of +3.8% a year. Over the whole period it spent 60% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Chandos & Dent's Almshouses sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ashtead United Charity (£122k), Winton House Centre (£123k) and UK Mennonite Ministries (£122k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision of affordable accommodation to persons of limited means and of good character who live in the borough of Tewkesbury or the parishes of Cowley, Coberley, Up Hatherley, Leckhampton, Prestbury, Swindon Village, Cutsdean, Temple Guiting , Guiting Power and Sevenhampton. A preference is given to persons living in Winchcombe.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ashtead United Charity | Surrey | £122k |
| Winton House Centre | Petersfield | £123k |
| UK Mennonite Ministries | Shropshire | £122k |
| Portsmouth and District Friendly Societies' Homes | Hampshire | £123k |