Lydney War Memorial (Almshouses) Trust
Analysis
Lydney War Memorial (Almshouses) Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newnham. 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 December 2025, Lydney War Memorial (Almshouses) Trust reported income of £21k and spending of £32k, spending 152% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £21k to £21k (+0.4%), an average of +0.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Lydney War Memorial (Almshouses) Trust sits at the 31st percentile: it is larger than about 31% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Peters Almshouse Charities (£21k), Warrens Almshouses (£21k) and The St Helens Housing Association Trust (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity maintains and administers six residential units. There are seven trustees who give their time voluntarily. Priority is given to retired persons who where possible have a connection with HM Armed Forces.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Peters Almshouse Charities | Berks | £21k |
| Warrens Almshouses | Warminster | £21k |
| The St Helens Housing Association Trust | Merseyside | £21k |
| Thomas and Sarah Lund Almshouse Trust | West Yorkshire | £21k |