The John Henry Keene Memorial Homes
Analysis
The John Henry Keene Memorial Homes is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chelmsford. It was registered in May 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The John Henry Keene Memorial Homes reported income of £283k and spending of £157k, leaving 45% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £215k to £283k (+32%), an average of +7.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 68% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The John Henry Keene Memorial Homes sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Nuneaton Muslim Society (£282k), The Association of Sisters of the Sacred Name of Jesus (£283k) and The Miners' Convalescent Home (Blackpool) (£277k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide & Maintain almshouses for the residential care of persons in need, in accordance with the terms of the Scheme
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Nuneaton Muslim Society | Warwickshire | £282k |
| The Association of Sisters of the Sacred Name of Jesus | London | £283k |
| The Miners' Convalescent Home (Blackpool) | Blackpool | £277k |
| Shepherds Bush Mosque | London | £284k |