Dixon Almshouse Charity
Analysis
Dixon Almshouse Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bolton. It was registered in September 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, Dixon Almshouse Charity reported income of £41k and spending of £23k, leaving 44% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £33k to £41k (+26%), an average of +6.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Dixon Almshouse Charity sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The John Coley Almshouses (£41k), Elenydd Wilderness Hostels (£41k) and Kirton Consolidated Charities (£41k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity provides accommodation for elderly people in need. Gardening and general repairs are carried out in return for a weekly maintenance charge.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The John Coley Almshouses | Lincolnshire | £41k |
| Elenydd Wilderness Hostels | Cardiff | £41k |
| Kirton Consolidated Charities | Boston | £41k |
| Bollington Initiative Trust | Cheshire | £42k |