Colton's Hospital
Analysis
Colton's Hospital is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in York. It was registered in August 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Colton's Hospital reported income of £51k and spending of £53k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £48k to £51k (+7.9%), an average of +1.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 67% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Colton's Hospital sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hetton New Dawn Group (£51k), Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Barking Church (£51k) and Greater Manchester Community Chaplaincy Ltd (£51k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision and maintenance of 12 cottages for "poor" women over the age of 55 without restriction as to religious affiliation or marital status.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hetton New Dawn Group | Tyne And Wear | £51k |
| Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Barking Church | Basildon | £51k |
| Greater Manchester Community Chaplaincy Ltd | Manchester | £51k |
| Christ Apostolic Church City of David | London | £51k |