Almshouse Charity of James Goodman
Analysis
Almshouse Charity of James Goodman is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedford. It was registered in August 1961, 65 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Almshouse Charity of James Goodman reported income of £162k and spending of £71k, leaving 56% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £106k to £162k (+53%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 26%. Over the whole period it spent 49% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Almshouse Charity of James Goodman sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The United Charities of St Leonard, Shoreditch (£162k), The Abbeyfield Fulwood Society Limited (£163k) and Vincent's Charity (£162k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Almshouse charity in Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The United Charities of St Leonard, Shoreditch | London | £162k |
| The Abbeyfield Fulwood Society Limited | Preston | £163k |
| Vincent's Charity | 27-31 Verulam Road | £162k |
| Cambridge Victoria Homes | Cambridge | £163k |