The Brigstocke Almshouses
Analysis
The Brigstocke Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Isle Of Wight. It was registered in March 1962, 64 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 May 2025, The Brigstocke Almshouses reported income of £33k and spending of £16k, leaving 50% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £30k to £33k (+11%), an average of +2.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 51% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The Brigstocke Almshouses sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Greville Almshouse Charity (£33k), Charles Amherst's Almshouses (£33k) and The Littlegarth Cottages Trust (£33k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Providing housing for 6 elderly females, who must be residents of the parish of Ryde (former parish of Newchurch, and be "poor and of good repute" and "being members of the Church of England or Dissenters therefrom".
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Greville Almshouse Charity | Sandwich | £33k |
| Charles Amherst's Almshouses | Kent | £33k |
| The Littlegarth Cottages Trust | Colchester | £33k |
| Digby Stuart College | London | £33k |