Charity of William Henry Hirst
Analysis
Charity of William Henry Hirst is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. It was registered in July 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 April 2025, Charity of William Henry Hirst reported income of £89k and spending of £89k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £65k to £89k (+37%), an average of +8.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Charity of William Henry Hirst sits at the 62nd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Burley Houses (£88k), The John Turley Memorial Trust (£89k) and Stamford Municipal Almshouse Charities (£88k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision of almshouses and their management and maintenance to ensure that the residents enjoy a high quality of life during their retirement.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Burley Houses | Melton Mowbray | £88k |
| The John Turley Memorial Trust | Bristol | £89k |
| Stamford Municipal Almshouse Charities | Stamford | £88k |
| Reverend Thomas Brown | Berkshire | £90k |