Thomas Philipot's Almshouse Charity
Analysis
Thomas Philipot's Almshouse Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 1963, 63 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, Thomas Philipot's Almshouse Charity reported income of £379k and spending of £161k, leaving 58% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £288k to £379k (+32%), an average of +7.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 65% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Thomas Philipot's Almshouse Charity sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Pentecostal Residences Charity (£376k), Sir E D Walker Trust (£383k) and Bognor Housing Trust (£376k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of almshouses to poor people of good character within the ancient parishes of Eltham and Chislehurst
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Pentecostal Residences Charity | Widnes | £376k |
| Sir E D Walker Trust | Darlington | £383k |
| Bognor Housing Trust | Bognor Regis | £376k |
| The Bus Shelter MK | Milton Keynes | £383k |