Croston Almshouses Charity
Analysis
Croston Almshouses Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chorley. It was registered in March 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Croston Almshouses Charity reported income of £65k and spending of £44k, leaving 32% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from June 2024 to June 2025, income grew from £58k to £65k (+12%), an average of +12% a year. Over the whole period it spent 69% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Croston Almshouses Charity sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Fine Fettle (£65k), Tiny Hands Baby Bank Yorkshire (£65k) and New Leaf Derbyshire CIO (£65k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of housing accommodation for beneficiaries; Such charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents as the trustees decide; and The relief of persons resident in the area of benefit who are in need, hardship or distress.Relieve persons in need by making grants of money or providing/paying for goods or services or facilities for them.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Fettle | London | £65k |
| Tiny Hands Baby Bank Yorkshire | Pontefract | £65k |
| New Leaf Derbyshire CIO | Derby | £65k |
| The Sayce James Charitable Trust | Maesteg | £65k |