Almshouse Charity of Arthur Winsley and Others
Analysis
Almshouse Charity of Arthur Winsley and Others is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Colchester. It was registered in October 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Almshouse Charity of Arthur Winsley and Others reported income of £519k and spending of £466k, spending 90% of its income. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2024, when income rose by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Almshouse Charity of Arthur Winsley and Others sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kyl Central Shul Trust (£519k), The James Charities (£519k) and Grace Church Chichester (£519k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 97% and investments 2.8%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £7.1m would cover about 182 months of spending at that rate. It employed 2 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Charitable activities 97%
- Investments 2.8%
In the charity's own words
The provision of Almshouses
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kyl Central Shul Trust | London | £519k |
| The James Charities | Birmingham | £519k |
| Grace Church Chichester | West Sussex | £519k |
| The Wharton Trust | Hartlepool | £520k |