Spence's Hospital Charity at Carleton in Craven
Analysis
Spence's Hospital Charity at Carleton in Craven is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in North Yorkshire. It was registered in October 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 June 2025, Spence's Hospital Charity at Carleton in Craven reported income of £66k and spending of £31k, leaving 52% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £34k to £66k (+93%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 125%. Over the whole period it spent 63% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Spence's Hospital Charity at Carleton in Craven sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Halfway Home (Stoke-On-Trent) (£66k), The Nene Valley Care Trust (£66k) and Roger Williams and Queen Victoria Memorial Almshouses (£66k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide residences for poor persons who are resident in the parish of Carleton where claims are otherwise equal preference shall be given to the more aged applicant. In default of a suitable applicant resident in Carleton the trustees may appoint a person otherwise qualified who is resident in neighbouring parishes.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Halfway Home (Stoke-On-Trent) | Stoke-On-Trent | £66k |
| The Nene Valley Care Trust | Northampton | £66k |
| Roger Williams and Queen Victoria Memorial Almshouses | Newport | £66k |
| Alfriston War Memorial Hall | East Sussex | £66k |