The Marshall and Browne Memorial Homes
Analysis
The Marshall and Browne Memorial Homes is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Tavistock. It was registered in June 1978, 48 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, The Marshall and Browne Memorial Homes reported income of £108k and spending of £117k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £97k to £108k (+12%), an average of +2.8% a year. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The Marshall and Browne Memorial Homes sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Isle of Wight Foundation (£108k), Almshouse Charity of Sir William Powell (£109k) and The McDonald and Trimmer Almshouse Charity (£108k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity maintains and run the properties known as Mrs Marshall's Memorial Cottages and the Browne Memorial Almshouses. The homes are used for persons who through misfortune have become reduced from better circumstances, and are resident in the area and are not less than 60 years of age.The charity employs two wardens who oversee the residents. The charity also employs a gardener.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Foundation | London | £108k |
| Almshouse Charity of Sir William Powell | London | £109k |
| The McDonald and Trimmer Almshouse Charity | Surrey | £108k |
| Dr Milley's Hospital | Staffordshire | £109k |