Municipal Charities
Analysis
Municipal Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in August 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 December 2025, Municipal Charities reported income of £40k and spending of £32k, spending 82% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £31k to £40k (+30%), an average of +6.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 753%. Over the whole period it spent 48% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Municipal Charities sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wollaston and Pauncefort Almshouse Charity (£39k), Angel Centre (Worcester) (£40k) and North Rode St Michael Parish Hall (£39k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objects of the Charity are to provide accommodation to ladies of the town of Romsey or those having close relatives in the area and who are in need at the time of assessment.In order to achieve this, the Charity owns, maintains and lets nine accommodation units. The Trustees regularly visit the residents to ensure they are not experiencing any problems.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wollaston and Pauncefort Almshouse Charity | London | £39k |
| Angel Centre (Worcester) | Worcester | £40k |
| North Rode St Michael Parish Hall | Cheshire | £39k |
| James Bradford Almshouses Trust | Haywards Heath | £40k |