Lady Anne Morton's Almshouse
Analysis
Lady Anne Morton's Almshouse is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kidlington. It was registered in February 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Lady Anne Morton's Almshouse reported income of £19k and spending of £19k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £19k to £19k (+1.6%), an average of +0.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income dropped by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Lady Anne Morton's Almshouse 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 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include High Five (£19k), Family Link Myanmar (£19k) and Mary Warner's Charity (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of Almshouse accommodation (in Kidlington) for qualifying residents of the parishes of Kidlington and St Aldates, Oxford. Until recently, 6 residents could be accommodated in bedsit accommodation. The accommodation has now been converted to 3 larger units.There is no warden service, and residents need to be reasonably self-sufficient. The Almshouse is a listed building.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| High Five | Chorley | £19k |
| Family Link Myanmar | Suffolk | £19k |
| Mary Warner's Charity | Suffolk | £19k |
| Firswood and District Community Association | Manchester | £19k |