United Almshouse Charities
Analysis
United Almshouse Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Glos. It was registered in March 1968, 58 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing and religious activities, which this site groups under housing and shelter. It says it makes grants to individuals and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2024, United Almshouse Charities reported income of £44k and spending of £59k, spending 136% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income grew from £43k to £44k (+0.3%), an average of +0.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, United Almshouse Charities sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bidborough Village Hall - CIO (£43k), Ringwood United Charities (£44k) and Almshouse and Aged Poor's Charity of Alfred Ernest Briggs (£43k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Maintenance of Perry and Dawes Almshouses and Chapel, together with care for its Residents. The Trustees shall apply income from Residents and investments to secure the necessary services, as well as maintaining reserve funds for emergencies.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bidborough Village Hall - CIO | Tunbridge Wells | £43k |
| Ringwood United Charities | Hampshire | £44k |
| Almshouse and Aged Poor's Charity of Alfred Ernest Briggs | West Yorkshire | £43k |
| The Charity of Sir Thomas and Lady Kytson | Suffolk | £44k |