The William Arnold Homes
Analysis
The William Arnold Homes is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Burnley. It was registered in October 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending February 2026, The William Arnold Homes reported income of £15k and spending of £24k, spending 153% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2022 to February 2026, income grew from £12k to £15k (+24%), an average of +5.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The William Arnold Homes sits at the 23rd percentile: it is larger than about 23% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Emilie Agnes Elin Almshouses (£15k), Hutton Charity (£15k) and Company of Fellmongers Richmond Yorkshire Almshouse Charity (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Rent-out and maintain four bungalows including the gardens for couples aged 60 years old and over.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Emilie Agnes Elin Almshouses | Hertfordshire | £15k |
| Hutton Charity | Lancashire | £15k |
| Company of Fellmongers Richmond Yorkshire Almshouse Charity | Richmond | £15k |
| Greenwood Memorial Charity | Halifax | £16k |