Peter Harris Almshouses
Analysis
Peter Harris Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Midlands. 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 March 2026, Peter Harris Almshouses reported income of £13k and spending of £11k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £2,014 to £13k (+526%), an average of +58% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 4594%. Over the whole period it spent 201% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Peter Harris Almshouses sits at the 19th percentile: it is larger than about 19% 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 The Vicariate Headquarters Trust (£13k), Charity of Laura James (£13k) and Five Chimneys Trust (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide the use of two almshouses in the Brierley Hill Area for residents who are not less than 65 years of age and who, except in special circumstances are inhabitants of the Borough of Dudley.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Vicariate Headquarters Trust | Farnham | £13k |
| Charity of Laura James | Stonehouse | £13k |
| Five Chimneys Trust | Lymington | £13k |
| Ellis Evans Charity | Conwy | £13k |