Harley's Almshouses
Analysis
Harley's Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hereford. It was registered in December 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 and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Harley's Almshouses reported income of £29k and spending of £44k, spending 154% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £28k to £29k (+3.0%), an average of +0.7% a year. Over the whole period it spent 118% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Harley's Almshouses sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Grantchester Village Trust (£29k), United Charities and Others (£29k) and Tsur Yisrael (£29k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The original purpose of the charity was to house 18 poor, elderly woman of Hay-on-Wye or the surrounding district. During 1973/74 extensive alterations were made to provide more modern accommodation for 12 women. Since 2002, with the conversion of a flat formerly used as warden accommodation, 13 women have been accommodated.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Grantchester Village Trust | Cambridge | £29k |
| United Charities and Others | Bucks | £29k |
| Tsur Yisrael | London | £29k |
| Ely Diocesan Mothers' Union | Cambridgeshire | £29k |