The Shen Place Almshouses
Analysis
The Shen Place Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in September 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 June 2025, The Shen Place Almshouses reported income of £41k and spending of £28k, leaving 32% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £34k to £41k (+20%), an average of +4.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The Shen Place Almshouses sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% 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 Alcester United Almshouse Charity (£41k), The Sunbeam Children Trust (£41k) and John Smith's Charity (£41k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Shen Place Almshouses offers accommodation in six self contained units each suitable for 2. Their financial standing and accommodation needs are also taken into account.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Alcester United Almshouse Charity | Warwickshire | £41k |
| The Sunbeam Children Trust | Slough | £41k |
| John Smith's Charity | Hereford | £41k |
| Roe's Almshouse Charities | Hertfordshire | £41k |