The Robert Bateman Almshouse Charity
Analysis
The Robert Bateman Almshouse Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cumbria. 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 December 2025, The Robert Bateman Almshouse Charity reported income of £26k and spending of £44k, spending 172% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £25k to £26k (+1.9%), an average of +0.5% a year. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The Robert Bateman Almshouse Charity sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Worminghall United Charities (£26k), The Reavell and Plowman Almshouse Charity (£26k) and The Tawstock Jubilee Almshouse Charity (£26k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Almshouse charity providing accommodation for poor people of not less than 55 years living in South Lakeland preference being given to people who live or have lived in the Ancient Township of Ings.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Worminghall United Charities | Aylesbury | £26k |
| The Reavell and Plowman Almshouse Charity | Windsor | £26k |
| The Tawstock Jubilee Almshouse Charity | Devon | £26k |
| Luton South Division Guide Association | Bedford | £26k |