The William Singleton Almshouses
Analysis
The William Singleton Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Mansfield. It was registered in May 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The William Singleton Almshouses reported income of £14k and spending of £7,277, leaving 47% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £13k to £14k (+7.8%), an average of +1.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income dropped by 100%. Over the whole period it spent 156% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The William Singleton Almshouses sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 37% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The G.i.l.charitable Trust (£14k), Mercy Ministries India (£14k) and Tasburgh United Charities (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision & maintenance of five Almshouse bungalows (single occupancy) in Mansfield.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The G.i.l.charitable Trust | Lutterworth | £14k |
| Mercy Ministries India | Warwickshire | £14k |
| Tasburgh United Charities | Norwich | £14k |
| Destined to Win Fellowship | Bournemouth | £14k |