Chawner Almshouses
Analysis
Chawner Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Uttoxeter. It was registered in April 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Chawner Almshouses reported income of £12k and spending of £7,283, leaving 41% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £12k to £12k (+6.8%), an average of +1.7% a year. Over the whole period it spent 148% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Chawner Almshouses sits at the 18th percentile: it is larger than about 18% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Howard and Joyce Field Charitable Memorial Trust (£12k), Dorothy Barrow's Charity (£12k) and Askews Almshouses (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide low cost housing to the poor & needy.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Howard and Joyce Field Charitable Memorial Trust | Stratford-Upon-Avon | £12k |
| Dorothy Barrow's Charity | Derby | £12k |
| Askews Almshouses | Grimsby | £12k |
| The St Mary and St Giles Charity | Milton Keynes | £12k |