Thorner's Homes
Analysis
Thorner's Homes is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in April 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Thorner's Homes reported income of £2.6m and spending of £1.2m, leaving 53% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £694k to £2.6m (+268%), an average of +38% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 328%. Over the whole period it spent 64% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Thorner's Homes sits at the 96th percentile: it is larger than about 96% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Disability Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (£2.5m), Resources for Autism (£2.6m) and Nutley Hall (£2.5m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 62%, charitable activities 36% and investments 1.7%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.5%. Reserves of £761k would cover about 8 months of spending at that rate. It employed 8 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 62%
- Charitable activities 36%
- Investments 1.7%
In the charity's own words
The provision of almshouse accommodation for poor widows and single women aged 55 or over; who require such accommodation due to poverty, financial hardship or other charitable need.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Disability Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly | Hayle | £2.5m |
| Resources for Autism | London | £2.6m |
| Nutley Hall | East Sussex | £2.5m |
| Harrogate Skills 4 Living Centre | Harrogate | £2.6m |