Sir Robert Coke's Almshouses
Analysis
Sir Robert Coke's Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ashbourne. It was registered in June 1963, 63 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.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Sir Robert Coke's Almshouses reported income of £24k and spending of £14k, leaving 40% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £20k to £24k (+20%), an average of +4.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 39% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Sir Robert Coke's Almshouses sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Heysham Church of the Nazarene (£24k), Birmingham Confucian Society (UK) (£24k) and Torah UK (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The aims of the Charity are to relieve poverty by the provision of social housing in the form of almshouse accommodation for the beneficiaries and such charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents as the trustees decide. The Charity owns three almshouses in the parish of Longford, Ashbourne which provide accommodation for local residents. The properties are currently fully occupied.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Heysham Church of the Nazarene | Lancashire | £24k |
| Birmingham Confucian Society (UK) | Birmingham | £24k |
| Torah UK | London | £24k |
| Zera Avraham Messianic Synagogue Trust | Redhill | £24k |