Dr Babingtons Almshouse Charity
Analysis
Dr Babingtons Almshouse Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicestershire. It was registered in January 1967, 59 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 March 2025, Dr Babingtons Almshouse Charity reported income of £26k and spending of £30k, spending 114% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £22k to £26k (+23%), an average of +5.3% 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, Dr Babingtons Almshouse Charity sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lingfield United Charities (£26k), Llanaway Homes (£27k) and Uttoxeter Almshouse and Poors Charity (£26k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
almshouse charity
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lingfield United Charities | Surrey | £26k |
| Llanaway Homes | Surrey | £27k |
| Uttoxeter Almshouse and Poors Charity | Staffordshire | £26k |
| Marder Almshouses | Dorset | £27k |