The Matthew Smith Almshouse Charity
Analysis
The Matthew Smith Almshouse Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Derbyshire. It was registered in August 2023, 3 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 April 2025, The Matthew Smith Almshouse Charity reported income of £30k and spending of £27k, spending 92% of its income. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The Matthew Smith Almshouse Charity sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Butterfield Homes (£30k), Thorpe Langton Town Land (£30k) and Gosling's Homes for Aged Women (£30k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity provides accommodation for the poor. It caters for anyone over 50 who are resident in the Amber Valley local authority area. The charity currently has two properties, the Matthew Smith Almshouses and Broadhurst House adjoining the Almshouses comprising 6 properties in total.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfield Homes | Shipley | £30k |
| Thorpe Langton Town Land | Market Harborough | £30k |
| Gosling's Homes for Aged Women | Buckinghamshire | £30k |
| Norman Almshouses Charity | Norfolk | £30k |