The Hartlepools War Memorial Homes and the Crosby Homes
Analysis
The Hartlepools War Memorial Homes and the Crosby Homes is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chester Le Street. It was registered in July 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 March 2026, The Hartlepools War Memorial Homes and the Crosby Homes reported income of £110k and spending of £97k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £104k to £110k (+6.5%), an average of +1.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The Hartlepools War Memorial Homes and the Crosby Homes sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Andrew Windsor Almshouses (£110k), Clifton Parish Houses (£111k) and Eventide Homes Ltd (£110k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The 24 two bedroom single storey terraced homes, were fully occupied at the end of the year.The homes all meet the Government "Decent Homes Standard", and an asset management strategy is in place to maintain the homes to the highest standards.A waiting list is maintained and over 100 applicants are on the list.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Windsor Almshouses | Farnham | £110k |
| Clifton Parish Houses | Northamptonshire | £111k |
| Eventide Homes Ltd | Coventry | £110k |
| The John Abbott's Trustees Ladies' Home | Halifax | £111k |