Morden College
Analysis
Morden College is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, religious activities and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under housing and shelter. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Morden College reported income of £16.1m and spending of £15.1m, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £14.9m to £16.1m (+7.7%), an average of +1.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Morden College sits at the 99th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 99th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Bath and Wells Diocesan Board of Finance (£15.8m), YMCA Downslink Group (£16.3m) and Solace Women's Aid (£15.8m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from investments 79%, charitable activities 19% and donations and legacies 1.3%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £214k. Charitable activities took 81% of spending and raising funds 19%. Grants to other organisations totalled £83k. Reserves of £10.2m would cover about 8 months of spending at that rate. It employed 164 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.0%
- Legacies 1.3%
- Charitable activities 19%
- Investments 79%
- Other 1.2%
In the charity's own words
Sir John Morden's Charity: Provides living accommodation, including a Care Home and Sheltered accommodation, and financial assistance for older people. Ancillary services to support beneficiaries living in the charity's properties is also provided. Dame Susan Morden's Charity: Provides grants to further the work of the Church of England provided that parishes are within its area of benefit.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Bath and Wells Diocesan Board of Finance | Somerset | £15.8m |
| YMCA Downslink Group | Hove | £16.3m |
| Solace Women's Aid | London | £15.8m |
| St Anne's Hostel | B12 0ry | £16.4m |