Dorothy Barrow's Charity
Analysis
Dorothy Barrow's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Derby. It was registered in June 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Dorothy Barrow's Charity reported income of £12k and spending of £27k, spending 215% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £12k to £12k (+0.1%), an average of +0.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 125% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Dorothy Barrow's Charity 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 Chawner Almshouses (£12k), The St Mary and St Giles Charity (£12k) and The Howard and Joyce Field Charitable Memorial Trust (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Providing almshouses accomodation for residents aged 40 years or over who except in special cases as determined by the trustees, are resident in Spondon. Preference is given to aged widows.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chawner Almshouses | Uttoxeter | £12k |
| The St Mary and St Giles Charity | Milton Keynes | £12k |
| The Howard and Joyce Field Charitable Memorial Trust | Stratford-Upon-Avon | £12k |
| Altar Cottages Charity | Lingfield | £13k |